Newport, KY Cost of Living


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Newport cost of living score
91.3
Less expensive
8.7% lower
than the US average
10.9% higher
than the Kentucky average
Newport, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% lower than the U.S. average and 10.9% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Newport, KY

Housing costs in Newport?
A typical home costs $199,100, which is 41.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.5% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newport costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Newport?
To live comfortably in Newport, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newport?
The cost of living in Newport, KY is relatively low when compared to other cities in the region. The median home value is estimated to be around $80,000, making it more affordable than nearby Cincinnati and Louisville where the median home values are much higher. Additionally, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is just over $600 a month while utilities stay at an average of about $99 a month. With its low taxes and access to affordable housing and amenities, Newport is an attractive option for anyone looking to save money without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNewportKentuckyUnited States
  91.382.3100.0
  95.694.2100
  107.7102.2100.0
  58.056.9100.0
  $199,100$194,300$338,100
  90.4%92.9%100.0%
  93.389.1100.0
  91.677.5100.0

   100=National Average

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