Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 3.5% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,227 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Wichita
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Bowling Green, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher