Pearl, Mississippi vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 5.0% more expensive than Pearl, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $52,481 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearl, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Pearl, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Pearl, Mississippi
Pearl, MS vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Pearl, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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