Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 181.7% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $211,259 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Bowling Green, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.7% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  562.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher