Harlan, KY Cost of Living


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Harlan cost of living score
69.5
Less expensive
30.5% lower
than the US average
15.6% lower
than the Kentucky average
Harlan, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.5% lower than the U.S. average and 15.6% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Harlan, KY

Housing costs in Harlan?
A typical home costs $93,500, which is 72.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.9% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harlan costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.3% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Harlan?
To live comfortably in Harlan, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harlan?
Harlan, KY is an affordable place to live, with a low cost of living. The overall index for living expenses in the area is just below the national average. Housing costs are very reasonable in this area, with the median rent for a two bedroom apartment being $550 per month and median home prices around $100,000. Groceries and other common household goods are also reasonably priced here. Utilities are slightly higher than the national average but remain relatively low compared to many other cities and towns across the country. Those looking for an affordable place to live should consider Harlan, KY as it provides reasonable housing costs and overall cost of living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarlanKentuckyUnited States
  69.582.3100.0
  92.994.2100
  97.7102.2100.0
  20.856.9100.0
  $93,500$194,300$338,100
  89.0%92.9%100.0%
  76.089.1100.0
  68.477.5100.0

   100=National Average

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