Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 34.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,046 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Austin, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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