Southfield, Michigan vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 15.1% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $67,952 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Southfield, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower