Madison, Wisconsin vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 16.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,746 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Madison, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower