What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $70,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $35,292 in Bowling Green, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 49.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,292 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Seattle, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.4% higher

Commute

43.5% lower

Health

31.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.5% lower

Cost of Food

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