State College, Pennsylvania vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 15.7% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,771 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to State College, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower