Tempe, Arizona vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 24.9% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $30,053 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Tempe, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower