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Living is Better—and Costs Less—in South Central Kentucky

While the low business costs and top-quality assets make sense for doing business in Bowling Green-Warren County, the many amenities make sense for living here.

A low cost of living makes doing business, excelling in a career and raising a family easier in Bowling Green, without the sacrifice of essentials like education and infrastructure. The city’s low cost of living is 92.9% of the national average (ACCRA COLI, Q1 2011). There are exceptional savings in several areas:

  • 21% less for housing
  • Nearly 7% less for food
  • 4% less for healthcare
  • 3% less for transportation
     

Median Home Prices

  • Allen County - $89,500
  • Barren County - $96,400
  • Butler County - $77,700
  • Edmonson County - $84,600
  • Hart County - $80,200
  • Logan County - $87,500
  • Metcalfe County - $73,400
  • Monroe County - $67,600
  • Simpson County - $113,700
  • Warren County - $135,400

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012