West Orange, New Jersey vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 36.3% cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,828 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in West Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than West Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, NJ vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to West Orange, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower