Valley, Alabama vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 14.6% more expensive than Valley, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $80,244 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is more expensive than Valley, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Bowling Green
than in Valley, Alabama
Valley, AL vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Valley, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher