Bowling Green, OH Cost of Living


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Bowling Green cost of living score
84.5
Less expensive
15.5% lower
than the US average
2.2% higher
than the Ohio average
Bowling Green, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average and 2.2% lower than the average for Ohio.

Bowling Green, OH

Housing costs in Bowling Green?
A typical home costs $214,200, which is 36.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.7% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bowling Green costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.7% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Bowling Green?
To live comfortably in Bowling Green, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bowling Green?
Bowling Green, OH is a great city to live in that comes with an affordable cost of living. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, the city has an index score of 83.61, making it 14.4% lower than the national average. The cost of housing is particularly attractive due to the variety of available options and its low price tag. The median home value is around $125,400, which is much lower than the national average. Furthermore, monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment tends to be around $700, providing plenty of great options for people with varying budgets. Groceries are also reasonably priced here with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing about $13 and a liter of milk costing around $0.91. All in all, Bowling Green offers residents an excellent cost of living that can fit almost any budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBowling GreenOhioUnited States
  84.582.7100.0
  94.396.1100
  88.988.7100.0
  72.961.6100.0
  $214,200$197,000$338,100
  99.2%100.0%100.0%
  74.183.9100.0
  110.689.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 15 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  More

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