Columbus, Ohio vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 2.1% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $132,188 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Columbus, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher