Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 28.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $35,696 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower