Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 161.7% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $157,021 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, 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
397% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Bowling Green, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.7% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  565.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.7% higher
  Commute
  107.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  54.5% higher