Jenkins, KY Cost of Living


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Jenkins cost of living score
70.6
Less expensive
29.4% lower
than the US average
14.2% lower
than the Kentucky average
Jenkins, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.2% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Jenkins, KY

Housing costs in Jenkins?
A typical home costs $77,300, which is 77.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.2% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jenkins costs $600 per month, which is 58.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.3% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Jenkins?
To live comfortably in Jenkins, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $14,760 for a family, and $19,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jenkins?
The cost of living in Jenkins, KY is quite affordable. According to Best Places, the cost of living index in Jenkins is 87, which is 13 points lower than the U.S. average. This means that basic expenses such as groceries, housing, and healthcare are all relatively inexpensive when compared to other parts of the country. Additionally, taxes remain low compared to the national average due to Kentucky’s income tax-free policy, making Jenkins an attractive place for those looking for a more budget friendly lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJenkinsKentuckyUnited States
  70.682.3100.0
  92.594.2100
  98.9102.2100.0
  19.656.9100.0
  $77,300$194,300$338,100
  89.5%92.9%100.0%
  92.489.1100.0
  68.977.5100.0

   100=National Average

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