Cost of Living in Kentucky (KY)
Compare costs across 4 Kentucky cities. From home services to salaries, see how KY stacks up against the national average.
4
Cities
88
Avg Cost Index
$49K
Avg Income
📊 Kentucky Highlights: Most affordable city: Bowling Green (index 84). Most expensive: Lexington (index 93). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 9 index points.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in Kentucky
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 633K | 89 | $52K | large |
| Lexington | 323K | 93 | $55K | mid |
| Bowling Green | 79K | 84 | $40K | small |
| Frankfort | 29K | 86 | $49K | small |