Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 21.0% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $66,572 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Bowling Green, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher