Sacramento, California vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 30.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $52,179 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Sacramento, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower