Peoria, Illinois vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 14.5% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,792 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Peoria, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower