Arlington, Virginia vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 47.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $26,176 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Arlington, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower