Richlands, North Carolina vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 6.0% cheaper than Richlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,500 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Richlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Richlands, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Richlands, North Carolina
Richlands, NC vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Richlands, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower