Barren County, KY Cost of Living


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Barren cost of living score
76.2
Less expensive
23.8% lower
than the US average
7.4% lower
than the Kentucky average
Barren Kentu County, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.8% lower than the U.S. average and 7.4% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Barren County, KY

Housing costs in Barren?
A typical home costs $166,000, which is 50.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.6% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Barren costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.3% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Barren?
To live comfortably in Barren Kentu County, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Barren?
The cost of living in Barren, KY County is 76.2, which is below the US average of 100. This means that housing and other living expenses are more affordable than in other parts of the country. The median house value in Barren County is $166,000, significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. This combination of lower living costs and a more affordable housing market make Barren County an attractive destination for those looking to stretch their dollar further.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBarrenKentuckyUnited States
  76.282.3100.0
  93.594.2100
  103.0102.2100.0
  47.256.9100.0
  $166,000$194,300$338,100
  96.9%92.9%100.0%
  72.589.1100.0
  74.577.5100.0

   100=National Average

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