Brooks, KY Cost of Living


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Brooks cost of living score
93.4
Less expensive
6.6% lower
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Kentucky average
Brooks, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.6% lower than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Brooks, KY

Housing costs in Brooks?
A typical home costs $229,100, which is 32.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.9% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brooks costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.9% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Brooks?
To live comfortably in Brooks, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brooks?
Living in Brooks, KY is surprisingly affordable. The cost of living in Brooks is 13% lower than the national average, and housing costs are a whopping 40% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to stretch their dollar further. Renting a two-bedroom apartment in town runs between $400 and $700 per month, while buying a median home will run you about $130,000. Utilities are also quite reasonable—electricity runs around $100 per month, and gas slightly less than that. All together, the cost of living in Brooks makes it an ideal place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrooksKentuckyUnited States
  93.482.3100.0
  96.694.2100
  94.8102.2100.0
  78.756.9100.0
  $229,100$194,300$338,100
  92.3%92.9%100.0%
  108.589.1100.0
  79.677.5100.0

   100=National Average

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