Elizabethtown, KY Cost of Living


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Elizabethtown cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Kentucky average
Elizabethtown, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Elizabethtown, KY

Housing costs in Elizabethtown?
A typical home costs $222,400, which is 34.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.5% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown?
To live comfortably in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown, KY has an affordable cost of living compared to other areas in the country. The overall cost of living index for Elizabethtown is 86.9, which is 14.1% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially reasonable, with an average home costing around $118,000 and rental prices ranging from $600-$1000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Utilities are also very affordable, with electricity bills usually between $80-$120 per month and internet typically costing no more than $50. Grocery prices are also low, making it easy to save on your monthly grocery bill. All in all, Elizabethtown offers a great quality of life at an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElizabethtownKentuckyUnited States
  82.882.3100.0
  96.794.2100
  93.9102.2100.0
  68.756.9100.0
  $222,400$194,300$338,100
  92.4%92.9%100.0%
  78.689.1100.0
  90.077.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

The Dixie Highway is the main route between Elizabethtown and Fort Knox. Almost all of the shopping and service centers are located along this route. The problem is  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Elizabethtown, KY since returning from a 29 year tour of Europe. I am employed by Defense Department at Fort Knox. I'm not rich but I live well. To  More

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Over 14 years ago

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