What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to San Jose, California?

Median Home Cost is 80% cheaper in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to San Jose, California?

A salary of $200,000 in San Jose, California could decrease to $78,698 in Bowling Green, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN JOSE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

San Jose, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 60.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $78,698 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in San Jose, California

San Jose, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to San Jose, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

82.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

48.5% lower

Health

7.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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