Cost of Living Calculator - Bowling Green, Kentucky vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 21.0% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $90,780 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Salem
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs Salem, OR
Compared to Bowling Green, Salem 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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