Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 19.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,286 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Philadelphia, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower