Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Hood River, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hood River, Oregon is 36.9% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $21,901 in Hood River, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hood River, Oregon is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Hood River
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Hood River, OR
Compared to Bowling Green, Hood River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher