Pikeville, KY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Pikeville, Kentucky?
$3,780 / month
for a family, 30.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,360 for the year for a family.
$2,033 / month
for a single person, 57.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,400 for the year for a single person.

Pikeville cost of living score
70.9
Less expensive
29.1% lower
than the US average
13.9% lower
than the Kentucky average
Pikeville, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.1% lower than the U.S. average and 13.9% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Pikeville, KY

Housing costs in Pikeville?
A typical home costs $236,500, which is 30.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.7% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pikeville costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.3% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Pikeville?
To live comfortably in Pikeville, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pikeville?
The cost of living in Pikeville, KY is relatively low compared to most other cities. The median home value in Pikeville is $97,400, which is lower than the national median home value of $219,700. The cost of groceries, healthcare, utilities and housing in Pikeville are all below the national average. Furthermore, unemployment rates tend to be lower than the national average, making it an ideal place for those seeking employment. The overall cost of living in Pikeville is very affordable and provides a good quality of life for its residents.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPikevilleKentuckyUnited States
    Unlock82.3100.0
  98.9  Unlock100.0
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  69.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,300$338,100
  92.0  Unlock100.0
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  70.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in the wonderful county of Pike for the past seven years. Originally I am from Morgan County, but when I met my husband I made the move to Pikeville. Seven  More

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Over 17 years ago

Not much to do in the area, there has been alot of prescription drug abuse, but not alot of major crimes as one user said, I do enjoy the area, people are friendly, the  More

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I have lived in Pikeville, Kentucky for 28 years and I have lived in 3 other cities. I think that Pikeville is a wonderful place to live. I have a strong religious  More

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