State guide
Cost of living in Kentucky
2 Kentucky cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.8% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.0%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,272/mo
Median est. cost
$3,744/mo
State income tax
≈3.8%
Standouts in Kentucky
Cheapest
Louisville, KY
$3,730/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Louisville, KY
Fit 76
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Lexington, KY
Safety 79
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Louisville, KY
Jobs 81
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Louisville, KY
200 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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