Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 19.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,247 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Worcester, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower