Chicago, Illinois vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 21.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,134 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Chicago, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.9% lower
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