Salina, Kansas vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 13.6% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,490 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Salina, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher