Laurel County, KY Cost of Living


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Laurel cost of living score
74.1
Less expensive
25.9% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the Kentucky average
Laurel Kentu County, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.9% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Laurel County, KY

Housing costs in Laurel?
A typical home costs $164,700, which is 51.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Laurel costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.5% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Laurel?
To live comfortably in Laurel Kentu County, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Laurel?
The cost of living in Laurel, KY County is considerably lower than the US average. At 74.1, it's about 25% cheaper than the national average of 100. This lower cost of living means that the median house value in Laurel is much lower at $164,700 compared to the US average of $338,100. Living in this county can be more affordable for those on a budget or who have limited income.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLaurelKentuckyUnited States
  74.182.3100.0
  95.294.2100
  98.8102.2100.0
  41.956.9100.0
  $164,700$194,300$338,100
  92.7%92.9%100.0%
  75.789.1100.0
  68.477.5100.0

   100=National Average

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