Princeton, KY Cost of Living


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Princeton cost of living score
72
Less expensive
28.0% lower
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Kentucky average
Princeton, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.0% lower than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Princeton, KY

Housing costs in Princeton?
A typical home costs $103,600, which is 69.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.7% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Princeton costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.2% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Princeton?
To live comfortably in Princeton, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $19,800 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Princeton?
The cost of living in Princeton, KY is quite reasonable. According to the Sperling's Best Places Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living in Princeton is 6% below the national average. This means that goods and services are much more affordable than they would be in other parts of the country. Housing costs are particularly low, with a median home value of just $75,200 and a median rent price of only $635 per month. Additionally, groceries cost about 8% less than the national average, while transportation costs and healthcare expenses are roughly 4% and 5% lower than the national average as well. All in all, Princeton offers an excellent quality of life without having to break your budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrincetonKentuckyUnited States
  72.082.3100.0
  90.994.2100
  118.6102.2100.0
  28.056.9100.0
  $103,600$194,300$338,100
  94.5%92.9%100.0%
  75.189.1100.0
  81.777.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in a number of communities in Kentucky and Tennessee. Princeton is the friendlest town that I have ever lived in. The Princetonians welcome new folks and  More

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