Springfield, Oregon vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 16.6% cheaper than Springfield, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $31,704 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Springfield, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Springfield, Oregon
Springfield, OR vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Springfield, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher