Upton, KY Cost of Living


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Upton cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Kentucky average
Upton, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Upton, KY

Housing costs in Upton?
A typical home costs $140,200, which is 58.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.8% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Upton costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.1% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Upton?
To live comfortably in Upton, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Upton?
Upton, KY is known for its low cost of living. It has much lower housing costs than the national average and a median home value of $75,400. The area also has a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is well below the national average. Other areas of living costs such as food, transportation, and entertainment are all very affordable in Upton. The overall cost of living index is 88.2, which is 12% lower than the US average - this makes it one of the more affordable places to live in Kentucky.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUptonKentuckyUnited States
  82.882.3100.0
  93.194.2100
  93.9102.2100.0
  35.056.9100.0
  $140,200$194,300$338,100
  92.2%92.9%100.0%
  83.889.1100.0
  90.577.5100.0

   100=National Average

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