Beckley, West Virginia vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 20.7% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,342 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Beckley, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher