St. Matthews, Kentucky vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 17.5% cheaper than St. Matthews, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $61,842 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Matthews, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than St. Matthews, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in St. Matthews, Kentucky
St. Matthews, KY vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to St. Matthews, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower