Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 31.1% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,446 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Newark, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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