Whitesburg, KY Cost of Living


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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Letcher County / Whitesburg / Zip Codes

Whitesburg cost of living score
70.6
Less expensive
29.4% lower
than the US average
14.2% lower
than the Kentucky average
Whitesburg, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.2% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Whitesburg, KY

Housing costs in Whitesburg?
A typical home costs $104,900, which is 69.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.0% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Whitesburg costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Whitesburg?
To live comfortably in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Whitesburg?
The cost of living in Whitesburg, KY is fairly low compared to other cities in the United States. With a median household income of just over $21,000, the cost of housing, food, and transportation are significantly lower than the national average. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Whitesburg is around $550 per month. Groceries and restaurant meals tend to be much less expensive than elsewhere in the country due to the small population size. Transportation costs are also quite reasonable since many people rely on biking or walking as their primary mode of getting around town. Overall, Whitesburg provides an excellent value for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing amenities or quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWhitesburgKentuckyUnited States
  70.682.3100.0
  9394.2100
  98.9102.2100.0
  34.256.9100.0
  $104,900$194,300$338,100
  93.3%92.9%100.0%
  92.689.1100.0
  69.377.5100.0

   100=National Average

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