Hilo, Hawaii vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 32.8% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $33,598 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Hilo, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.7% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower