Carterville, Illinois vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 5.9% more expensive than Carterville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,118 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Carterville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Carterville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Carterville, Illinois
Carterville, IL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Carterville, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower