Monticello, KY Cost of Living


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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Wayne County / Monticello / Zip Codes

Monticello cost of living score
70.8
Less expensive
29.2% lower
than the US average
14.0% lower
than the Kentucky average
Monticello, 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.

Monticello, KY

Housing costs in Monticello?
A typical home costs $132,900, which is 60.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.6% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monticello 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 Monticello?
To live comfortably in Monticello, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monticello?
The cost of living in Monticello, KY is very reasonable. The median household income is just over $30,000, and the average cost of living is 8.4% lower than the national average. Housing costs are extremely affordable in Monticello, with an average two-bedroom apartment renting for just over $600 per month. Other day-to-day expenses such as food and utilities are also very low. With its low cost of living and relaxed lifestyle, Monticello is an ideal location for those looking to stretch their dollar while still enjoying a high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonticelloKentuckyUnited States
  70.882.3100.0
  92.694.2100
  103.7102.2100.0
  34.456.9100.0
  $132,900$194,300$338,100
  94.5%92.9%100.0%
  68.989.1100.0
  68.277.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

My name is Allan Carter. I grew up in Wayne County Kentucky on a farm. It was an Excellent life. I can't complain about any thing. We always had plenty to eat, money to  More

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I would suggest that anyone considering living in Monticello, KY check out the mortality statistics. According to local physicians (who will talk privately), the cancer  More

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