Smithville, Missouri vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 16.4% cheaper than Smithville, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,798 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithville, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Smithville, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Smithville, Missouri
Smithville, MO vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Smithville, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower