Valley Springs, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 30.5% cheaper than Valley Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $34,729 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Valley Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Valley Springs, California
Valley Springs, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Valley Springs, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower