Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 154.1% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $101,655 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bowling Green, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.1% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  94.3% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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