Stearns, KY Cost of Living


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Stearns cost of living score
71.3
Less expensive
28.7% lower
than the US average
13.4% lower
than the Kentucky average
Stearns, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.7% lower than the U.S. average and 13.4% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Stearns, KY

Housing costs in Stearns?
A typical home costs $88,300, which is 73.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.6% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stearns costs $670 per month, which is 53.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 37.3% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Stearns?
To live comfortably in Stearns, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $20,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stearns?
The cost of living in Stearns, KY is relatively low compared to the national average. Rent prices are quite reasonable, with a two-bedroom apartment averaging around $500 a month. Groceries and gas are also low in price, making it an affordable place to live. Utilities such as electricity and water are also much lower than the national average. In addition, there is no state income tax, further contributing to the overall lower cost of living in Stearns, KY.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStearnsKentuckyUnited States
  71.382.3100.0
  91.894.2100
  102.8102.2100.0
  17.456.9100.0
  $88,300$194,300$338,100
  91.7%92.9%100.0%
  88.489.1100.0
  66.377.5100.0

   100=National Average

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