What is a pro or con of living in Tompkinsville, Kentuckycompared to Columbia, Kentucky?

Transportation is 20% more expensive in Tompkinsville.

What salary do I need to live in Tompkinsville, Kentucky copmared to Columbia, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, Kentucky should increase to $50,934 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. TOMPKINSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Kentucky vs. Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tompkinsville, Kentucky is 1.9% more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,934 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tompkinsville, Kentucky is more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
20% more expensive in Tompkinsville
than in Columbia, Kentucky

Columbia, KY vs. Tompkinsville, KY

Compared to Columbia, Tompkinsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.1% higher

Commute

20.5% higher

Health

10.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Kentucky vs. Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, KY vs. Tompkinsville, KY

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