Compare My CityCost of Living in Kentucky
We track 6 metro areas in Kentucky. The average of the 6 metros we track in Kentucky is 90.3 on the BEA's overall price index — 9.7% below the US average of 100. Paducah, KY is the least expensive at 86.1, while Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is the most expensive at 93.1. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Kentucky
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 90.2 | −9.8% |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 90.6 | −9.4% |
| Lexington, KY | 92.9 | −7.1% |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | 93.1 | −6.9% |
| Owensboro, KY | 88.6 | −11.4% |
| Paducah, KY | 86.1 | −13.9% |