Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 17.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,963 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Salem, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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