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Bowling Green, OH vs Kentwood, MI

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Are people in Kentwood older or younger than people in Bowling Green?
- The Median Age in Kentwood is 11.8 years older than in Bowling Green.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kentwood or Bowling Green?
- Kentwood housing costs are 28.6% more expensive than Bowling Green housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kentwood or Bowling Green?
- The average commute for residents of Kentwood is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bowling Green.

Things to do in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green OH sits northwest Toledo popular among vacationers thanks to its various museums such as the Black Swamp Nature Center making it ideal destination for families looking spend day sightseeing plus offering plenty of opportunities relax at fantastic restaurants & theaters.

Things to do in Kentwood?
Kentwood, MI lies in Kent County, Michigan and has a population of nearly 52,000 people. Home to two major shopping malls—Woodland Mall and Centerpoint Mall—Kentwood provides plenty of opportunities for retail therapy. Kentwood also boasts numerous restaurants along with several local parks like Pinewood Park which offer plenty of fun activities for all ages.

 Bowling Green, OHKentwood, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock53,884329,725,481
 Median Income$37,356  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$214,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bowling Green    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  More

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Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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