Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madera, California is 19.4% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $59,693 in Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madera, California is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Madera
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Madera, CA
Compared to Bowling Green, Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher