Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 16.3% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $146,553 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Bowling Green, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher