Machias, Maine vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 12.5% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $191,250 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Machias, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher