Albany, New York vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 12.3% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,834 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Albany, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower