Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 3.3% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,343 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
13% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower