Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 28.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,771 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Tacoma, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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