Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 52.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $35,949 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Oakland, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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