Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Independence, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Kentucky is 10.2% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $187,281 in Independence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kentucky is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Independence
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Independence, KY
Compared to Bowling Green, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower