Lawrence, Kansas vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 9.2% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,002 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Lawrence, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower