Hopkinsville, KY Cost of Living


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Hopkinsville cost of living score
74.4
Less expensive
25.6% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Kentucky average
Hopkinsville, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.6% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Hopkinsville, KY

Housing costs in Hopkinsville?
A typical home costs $148,700, which is 56.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.5% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hopkinsville costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.2% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Hopkinsville?
To live comfortably in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hopkinsville?
The cost of living in Hopkinsville, KY is relatively low compared to other cities in the US. According to a study by Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for Hopkinsville is 83.4 which is 17.6% lower than the US average. This low cost of living allows residents to enjoy an affordable lifestyle with more disposable income for leisure activities and entertainment. Groceries, housing, utilities and health care are all reasonably priced making it easy for locals to live comfortably without breaking the bank. The city also has plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment options that further contribute to its affordability and appeal as a great place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHopkinsvilleKentuckyUnited States
  74.482.3100.0
  93.894.2100
  100.8102.2100.0
  37.856.9100.0
  $148,700$194,300$338,100
  97.9%92.9%100.0%
  74.289.1100.0
  75.577.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Lived on the west side of town not far from the 68 bypass for about four years. Excellent neighborhood with great neighbors. Really, they were the best neighbors we  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in this place for about 3 years. I can truly say this place is "meh". I'm from a smaller town in MS. and I have to say this place is very errie similar to  More

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Over 17 years ago

On any given week-end there is more to do in Hopkinsville, Kentucky than my husband and I time to do. You must be aware of the events, go on line, read the local paper,  More

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