Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 13.6% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $42,030 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Richmond
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Bowling Green, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher