Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 7.0% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $69,770 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bowling Green, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  7.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
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  Personal
  6.7% lower
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