Batavia, Illinois vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 17.1% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $368,259 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Batavia, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower