Richmond, KY Cost of Living


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Richmond cost of living score
83.9
Less expensive
16.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% higher
than the Kentucky average
Richmond, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Richmond, KY

Housing costs in Richmond?
A typical home costs $249,300, which is 26.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.3% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Richmond costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.5% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Richmond?
To live comfortably in Richmond, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $47,880 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Richmond?
The cost of living in Richmond, KY is relatively low compared to many other cities in the United States. The median household income is around $41,000, and the median home price is just over $110,000. Renters can expect to pay an average of $500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, making it an affordable option for those looking to move to Richmond. The city also offers many inexpensive restaurants featuring local favorites like BBQ and fried chicken. Additionally, groceries are much more affordable than in most places with prices being significantly lower than national averages.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRichmondKentuckyUnited States
  83.982.3100.0
  97.194.2100
  103.2102.2100.0
  74.956.9100.0
  $249,300$194,300$338,100
  93.1%92.9%100.0%
  73.389.1100.0
  89.377.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 15 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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