Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 39.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $45,168 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Salinas, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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