Morehead, Kentucky vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 5.2% more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $87,357 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Owensboro
than in Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead, KY vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Morehead, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher