Bowling Green, MO Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Pike County / Bowling Green / Zip Codes

Bowling Green cost of living score
76
Less expensive
24.0% lower
than the US average
11.2% lower
than the Missouri average
Bowling Green, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.0% lower than the U.S. average and 11.2% higher than the average for Missouri.

Bowling Green, MO

Housing costs in Bowling Green?
A typical home costs $163,600, which is 51.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.9% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bowling Green costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Bowling Green?
To live comfortably in Bowling Green, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bowling Green?
The cost of living in Bowling Green, MO is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in the city is around $78,700, which is about 10% lower than the national average. Additionally, the local economy has seen steady growth over the past few years, leading to a more robust job market and lower unemployment rates. Groceries are also relatively affordable in Bowling Green - groceries tend to be 7-9% lower than the national average. Furthermore, utilities are generally inexpensive when compared to other cities: electricity costs are about 5% lower than average and natural gas costs are 13% less expensive than the national norm. Altogether, these factors combine to make Bowling Green an attractive option for budget-conscious individuals and families looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBowling GreenMissouriUnited States
  76.085.6100.0
  96.494.9100
  117.9104.3100.0
  39.466.5100.0
  $163,600$212,300$338,100
  96.1%98.5%100.0%
  68.186.2100.0
  61.285.6100.0

   100=National Average

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