Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 5.6% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $293,645 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Knoxville, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher