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Cost of Living Calculator - Bowling Green, Kentucky vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.0% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $253,873 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Bowling Green, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  27.0% higher
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  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
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  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
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  Personal
  11.0% higher
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