Nelson County, KY Cost of Living


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Nelson cost of living score
84.3
Less expensive
15.7% lower
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the Kentucky average
Nelson Kentu County, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Nelson County, KY

Housing costs in Nelson?
A typical home costs $229,300, which is 32.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.0% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Nelson costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.5% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Nelson?
To live comfortably in Nelson Kentu County, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Nelson?
Nelson, KY County has an average cost of living that is 84.3, which is below the national average of 100. This means that housing costs are significantly less expensive than most of the nation, with the median house value being only $229,300 compared to the US average house value of $338,100. With lower housing costs and an overall lower cost of living, Nelson County is an attractive area for those looking for more affordable living options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNelsonKentuckyUnited States
  84.382.3100.0
  95.794.2100
  95.7102.2100.0
  67.356.9100.0
  $229,300$194,300$338,100
  91.0%92.9%100.0%
  83.389.1100.0
  83.677.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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