Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 31.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $51,377 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Palm Desert, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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