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Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Kentucky.

Kentucky, known as the Bluegrass State, offers a blend of Southern charm and Midwestern practicality with a rich heritage rooted in horse racing, bourbon, and bluegrass music. The economy is diverse, with manufacturing (especially automotive), healthcare, and agriculture (including horses, cattle, corn, and tobacco) being major industries. Living in Kentucky is generally affordable, with the cost of living estimated to be 10-12% lower than the national average, particularly for housing. The state experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons, featuring warm, humid summers and moderately cold, rainy winters. Residents enjoy a lifestyle that balances urban amenities in cities like Louisville and Lexington with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities and a strong sense of community.

20
Cities
$63K
Avg Salary
85
Avg Cost Index
Hopkinsville
Top City

About Kentucky

Kentucky is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 85, with average salaries around $62,602. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Kentucky

Hopkinsville, Kentucky Bedford at en.wikipedia (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons #1 Best City 50

Hopkinsville

Kentucky, USA

SafetyD
CostB+
Growth55
Avg. Rent$989
Median Income$49,139
Cost of Living85/100
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Elizabethtown #2 Best City

Elizabethtown

Kentucky, USA

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Jeffersontown #8 Best City

Jeffersontown

Kentucky, USA

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Nicholasville #13 Best City

Nicholasville

Kentucky, USA

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Bowling Green #19 Best City

Bowling Green

Kentucky, USA

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$40
State Filing Fee
4.5%
State Income Tax
6%
Sales Tax
Required
Franchise Tax

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