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SANTA MARIA vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Maria, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is
30.3%
cheaper
than Santa Maria, California.
You would need a salary of
$34,843
in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is
cheaper
than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Santa Maria, Bowling Green is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
52.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.1% lower
Commute
18.4% lower
Health
2.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.8% lower
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