Escanaba, Michigan vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 10.2% more expensive than Escanaba, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,555 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Escanaba, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Escanaba, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Escanaba, Michigan
Escanaba, MI vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Escanaba, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher