Southgate, KY Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Southgate cost of living score
91.3
Less expensive
8.7% lower
than the US average
10.9% higher
than the Kentucky average
Southgate, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% lower than the U.S. average and 10.9% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Southgate, KY

Housing costs in Southgate?
A typical home costs $181,700, which is 46.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.5% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Southgate costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Southgate?
To live comfortably in Southgate, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Southgate?
The cost of living in Southgate, KY is relatively low compared to the national average. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living index in Southgate is just 85.3, which is 15.7 points lower than the US average of 101. Housing costs are especially low in Southgate, with an average home price of $166,400 and a median rent price estimated at $837 for a two-bedroom apartment. Utilities are also generally more affordable, with electricity rates hovering around 8% below the national average. Overall, living in Southgate should be manageable on most budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouthgateKentuckyUnited States
  91.382.3100.0
  95.694.2100
  107.7102.2100.0
  61.256.9100.0
  $181,700$194,300$338,100
  91.6%92.9%100.0%
  92.889.1100.0
  92.077.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare Southgate, KY cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Southgate, Kentucky to any other city in the US.