Gardena, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 44.8% cheaper than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $52,427 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Gardena, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower