Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 15.5% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $33,806 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Waukesha, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower