Carbondale, Illinois vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 8.3% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $184,149 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Carbondale, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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