Moving to United States from Kentucky
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kentucky to United States? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kentucky to United States, you would find that United States is 18.4% more expensive than Kentucky. A $75,000 salary in Kentucky would need to be roughly $103,623 in United States to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kentucky and United States.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $103,623
To maintain the same standard of living in United States
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 14.6% more
Groceries
pay 17.0% more
Transportation
pay 23.6% more
Housing
pay 27.7% more
Childcare
pay 10.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.5% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United States compared to Kentucky.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United States performs significantly better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States performs significantly better than Kentucky across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Kentucky leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States performs significantly better than Kentucky across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bowling Green | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/38°F (15°/3°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
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| Month | Bowling Green | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in United States than Kentucky?
On average United States is around 38% pricier than Kentucky, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to United States?
Budget about $25,906 for 3 months in United States (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from United States?
From major United States cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kentucky and United States are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Kentucky?
United States performs significantly better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in United States compared to Kentucky?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 69°F in Bowling Green. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bowling Green gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
Both Kentucky and United States share the same official language: English.
