Anchorage, Alaska vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 27.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,157 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Anchorage, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower