Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 13.9% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $85,461 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Alabaster
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Bowling Green, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher