Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 21.2% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,191 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Charlottesville, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower