Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 15.4% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $78,449 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Auburn
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Bowling Green, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher