Bend, Oregon vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 35.6% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $32,216 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Bend, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower