Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 1.3% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $87,381 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Lexington
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Bowling Green, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower