Cost of Living in Bowling Green, MO

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
49%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Bowling Green Missouri National
Cost of living8390100
Groceries9596100
Health care9897100
Housing5177100
Transportation9796100
Utilities9795100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9895100
Household Items9697100
Education & Childcare9195100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Bowling Green is 9% lower than the Missouri average
  • The cost of living in Bowling Green is 17% lower than the national average
  • Bowling Green housing is 49% lower than the national average
  • Missouri general sales tax is 17% lower than the national average
  • Missouri state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$66,917$5,576$1,561$2,008
      Renters$46,255$3,855$1,079$1,388
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Bowling Green, MO, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Bowling Green, the median monthly income is $66,917 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,561 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $46,255, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,079 on monthly rental expenses.

      Missouri Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Missouri 4.225% 10.85%

      Missouri Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Missouri 2% 4.95%

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      Bowling Green, MO5,3768317.4%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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