Cumberland, KY Cost of Living


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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Harlan County / Cumberland / Zip Codes

Cumberland cost of living score
69.5
Less expensive
30.5% lower
than the US average
15.6% lower
than the Kentucky average
Cumberland, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.5% lower than the U.S. average and 15.6% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Cumberland, KY

Housing costs in Cumberland?
A typical home costs $58,700, which is 82.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.8% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cumberland costs $590 per month, which is 58.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 55.9% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Cumberland?
To live comfortably in Cumberland, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $11,160 for a family, and $18,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cumberland?
Cumberland, KY is known for being a relatively inexpensive area to live in. The cost of living is typically lower than national averages, and the housing market is particularly affordable. The median home price is around $87,000, which makes it easy to find an affordable place to live. Additionally, food costs are relatively low, with groceries costing about 5-10% less than other areas in the US. Other expenses such as utilities and transportation are also reasonably priced compared to other places in the country. Overall, Cumberland offers an attractive combination of low cost of living and quality services that make it an ideal place for those looking to save money while still living comfortably.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCumberlandKentuckyUnited States
  69.582.3100.0
  90.994.2100
  97.7102.2100.0
  18.456.9100.0
  $58,700$194,300$338,100
  91.8%92.9%100.0%
  86.289.1100.0
  68.477.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

Alot of the coal miners have been laid off their jobs in August 2015, and the folks just don't know how to get along financially now. It is a real hardship when 1/2 the  More

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