Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 3.3% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,345 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Springfield
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Bowling Green, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower