Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 6.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,136 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower