Bedford, Pennsylvania vs. Independence, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Kentucky is 19.0% more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,656 in Independence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kentucky is more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Independence
than in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA vs. Independence, KY
Compared to Bedford, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower