Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Cairo, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cairo, Illinois is 15.6% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $42,199 in Cairo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cairo, Illinois is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cairo
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Cairo, IL
Compared to Bowling Green, Cairo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower