Murray, KY Cost of Living


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Murray cost of living score
74.1
Less expensive
25.9% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the Kentucky average
Murray, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.9% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Murray, KY

Housing costs in Murray?
A typical home costs $163,400, which is 51.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.9% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Murray costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.9% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Murray?
To live comfortably in Murray, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Murray?
The cost of living in Murray, KY is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The overall cost of living index for the city is 93.4, which is 6.6 points lower than the US average. Housing costs make up a large portion of this index with an average home value of $155,100 and monthly rent of $741 for a two-bedroom apartment. Transportation expenses are also lower than average due to the city's rural location and easy access to public transit options such as buses and shuttles. In addition, groceries are less expensive than they would be in larger cities, making it possible for people on a budget to live comfortably in Murray, KY.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMurrayKentuckyUnited States
  74.182.3100.0
  9294.2100
  116.4102.2100.0
  49.556.9100.0
  $163,400$194,300$338,100
  97.2%92.9%100.0%
  66.089.1100.0
  89.477.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

This is a town with 18,000 people and 15 banks. I had the law called on me for sitting at the end of washed out road, essentially a dead end, eating my meal and  More

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Over 12 years ago

I lived in Illinois for twenty years and have not had as many problems as I have had in the past four months living here in murray. There are alot of hateful people that  More

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Ive lived in murry for 5 years. Originally from Southern California. People say there is nothing to do in Murray. Well, if your looking for someone to entertain you  More

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