Ghent, Kentucky vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 20.3% more expensive than Ghent, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $60,171 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ghent, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Ghent, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Ghent, Kentucky
Ghent, KY vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Ghent, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher