Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 3.1% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $51,537 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Bowling Green, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher