Fayette County, KY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fayette, Kentucky?
$4,260 / month
for a family, 21.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,120 for the year for a family.
$2,833 / month
for a single person, 40.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,000 for the year for a single person.

Fayette cost of living score
90.8
Less expensive
9.2% lower
than the US average
10.3% higher
than the Kentucky average
Fayette Kentu County, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average and 10.3% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Fayette County, KY

Housing costs in Fayette?
A typical home costs $266,700, which is 21.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.3% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fayette costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Fayette?
To live comfortably in Fayette Kentu County, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fayette?
The cost of living in Fayette, KY County is quite low compared to the national average. The median house value in Fayette, KY County is $266,700, which is much lower than the US average of $338,100. Similarly, the Cost of Living Index for Fayette County is 90.8 compared to the US average of 100. This indicates that living expenses like housing, food and transportation are relatively lower than other parts of the country. Therefore, if you are looking for an affordable place to live with relatively low costs of living, then Fayette County could be a great option for you.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock82.3100.0
  98.9  Unlock100.0
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  82.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,300$338,100
  90.9  Unlock100.0
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  91.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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