Riverside, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 36.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $82,013 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Riverside, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower