LaFayette, Kentucky vs. Benton, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Kentucky is 7.6% more expensive than LaFayette, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $80,721 in Benton, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in LaFayette, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Kentucky is more expensive than LaFayette, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Benton
than in LaFayette, Kentucky
Lafayette, KY vs. Benton, KY
Compared to Lafayette, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher