What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 2% cheaper in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $45,484 in Bowling Green, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 9.0% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,484 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Allentown, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

22.6% lower

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

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