salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes. Most households rent (66%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,000 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 62 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bowling Green?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bowling Green
| Size | Bowling Green | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $701 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $733 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,046 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,532 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bowling Green overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bowling Green, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bowling Green
Life in Bowling Green
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bowling Green?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $544 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $226,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bowling Green, OH?
Renting in Bowling Green costs a median of about $1,025 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Bowling Green?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,000 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bowling Green cheap or expensive?
Bowling Green is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $48,699. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bowling Green?
The median homeowner in Bowling Green pays $2,645 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Bowling Green more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bowling Green?
The median home value in Bowling Green is $226,100, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
29,983 people live in Bowling Green. Numbers are typical (middle) values.