Corbin, KY Cost of Living


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Corbin cost of living score
70.8
Less expensive
29.2% lower
than the US average
14.0% lower
than the Kentucky average
Corbin, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.2% lower than the U.S. average and 14.0% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Corbin, KY

Housing costs in Corbin?
A typical home costs $154,000, which is 54.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.7% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Corbin costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.8% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Corbin?
To live comfortably in Corbin, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Corbin?
The cost of living in Corbin, KY is generally very affordable. The median home value is around $85,476 while the median household income is around $35,229; both lower than the national average. This makes it a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living without sacrificing quality of life. Groceries and healthcare are also reasonably priced in Corbin, as well as other daily necessities like dining out and transportation. The overall index rating for cost of living in Corbin is 88, meaning it's 12 percent lower than the U.S. average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCorbinKentuckyUnited States
  70.882.3100.0
  94.694.2100
  101.7102.2100.0
  38.156.9100.0
  $154,000$194,300$338,100
  90.5%92.9%100.0%
  71.489.1100.0
  69.177.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Good ole boys in a good ole  More

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Over 15 years ago

The local independent/city school Corbin Independent School Systems, is a very good system, particularly for the area. There are two nearby colleges in the surrounding  More

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Over 17 years ago

Corbin is a nice enough town to raise your kids or grandkids in, since its quiet and relatively safe of bad crimes compared to much of the rest of the USA, but if you  More

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