What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Matthews, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to Matthews, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Matthews, North Carolina could decrease to $39,422 in Bowling Green, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MATTHEWS vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Matthews, North Carolina vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 21.2% cheaper than Matthews, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,422 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Matthews, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Matthews, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews, NC vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Matthews, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

23.3% lower

Health

21.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

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Matthews, North Carolina vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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