What is a pro or con of living in Bowling Green, Kentuckycompared to Starkville, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 2% more expensive in Bowling Green.

What salary do I need to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky copmared to Starkville, Mississippi?

A salary of $140,000 in Starkville, Mississippi should increase to $144,439 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.

STARKVILLE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Starkville, Mississippi vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 3.2% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $144,439 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville, MS vs. Bowling Green, KY

Compared to Starkville, Bowling Green is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

12.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

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