Richmond, Virginia vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 12.0% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,026 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Richmond, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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