What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Memphis, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to Memphis, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Memphis, Tennessee should increase to $54,581 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.

MEMPHIS vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Memphis, Tennessee vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 9.2% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,581 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, TN vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Memphis, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

17.8% lower

Health

19.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.8% higher

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Memphis, Tennessee vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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