Hoover, Alabama vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 20.1% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,918 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Hoover, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher