Franklin, KY Cost of Living


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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Simpson County / Franklin / Zip Codes

Franklin cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Kentucky average
Franklin, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Franklin, KY

Housing costs in Franklin?
A typical home costs $203,500, which is 39.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Franklin costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Franklin?
To live comfortably in Franklin, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $38,880 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Franklin?
Franklin, KY is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The median home value in Franklin is around $175,000 which is much lower than the national average of around $200,000. This makes it a great option for people looking to buy a home at a reasonable price. Rent prices are also quite low, ranging from just over $600 per month for a one-bedroom apartment to around $900 per month for two bedrooms. That makes it an attractive option for those looking to rent rather than buy a home. The overall cost of living in Franklin is about 9% cheaper than the national average, so it's definitely worth considering if you’re looking for lower costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFranklinKentuckyUnited States
  77.182.3100.0
  95.594.2100
  114.4102.2100.0
  46.756.9100.0
  $203,500$194,300$338,100
  95.3%92.9%100.0%
  66.289.1100.0
  72.077.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've been here, for at least 7 years; it's the worst town I've ever lived in. Most people here are boring, there's little-to-nothing to do, and here I am, stuck to  More

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Moved here in April 2018 from Southern CA...best move we ever made! Great place to retire...LOW cost of living, low taxes, cheap gas, great schools & restaurants,  More

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Over 9 years ago

I recently visited Franklin for 3 days 7-24-2015 It was hot 90-95 degrees but not humid, definitely not unbearable. And I live in Ohio! Memphis is unbearable. I talked  More

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