Benton, KY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Benton, Kentucky?
$2,190 / month
for a family, 59.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,280 for the year for a family.
$2,433 / month
for a single person, 49.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,200 for the year for a single person.

Benton cost of living score
80.3
Less expensive
19.7% lower
than the US average
2.4% lower
than the Kentucky average
Benton, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Benton, KY

Housing costs in Benton?
A typical home costs $137,100, which is 59.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.4% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Benton?
To live comfortably in Benton, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton?
The cost of living in Benton, KY is relatively low compared to other cities. Housing costs are very reasonable, with the median home price being just over $100,000. Utilities are also rather affordable for an area this size. Groceries and dining out are also quite inexpensive compared to nearby cities. Overall, Benton is a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock82.3100.0
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    Unlock$194,300$338,100
  101.6  Unlock100.0
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  84.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

It seems like a nasty town ever since it decided to be a sundown town back in 1914. Pretty much speaks for itself.  More

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We were looking for a cute small town (pop. under 10,000), low crime, and moderate winters. By "cute" I mean that the Main Street has lots of locally owned small  More

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Over 17 years ago

Marshall County is the best place in the world to  More

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