Somerset, KY Cost of Living


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Somerset cost of living score
78.3
Less expensive
21.7% lower
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Kentucky average
Somerset, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.9% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Somerset, KY

Housing costs in Somerset?
A typical home costs $192,700, which is 43.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.8% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Somerset costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.0% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Somerset?
To live comfortably in Somerset, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Somerset?
The cost of living in Somerset, KY is quite reasonable. Housing prices are below the national average, and utilities are also relatively inexpensive. The cost of food is competitive compared to other nearby cities, and transportation costs are minimal with most destinations being within a few miles. With an unemployment rate slightly lower than the national average, the city offers plenty of employment opportunities for those looking to stay in the area. Overall, the cost of living in Somerset, KY is quite affordable and provides a comfortable living standard for its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSomersetKentuckyUnited States
  78.382.3100.0
  93.694.2100
  104.3102.2100.0
  56.656.9100.0
  $192,700$194,300$338,100
  92.9%92.9%100.0%
  67.389.1100.0
  74.777.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 16 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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