Zip 42056 (La Center, KY) Cost of Living


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La Center cost of living score
74.2
Less expensive
25.8% lower
than the US average
9.8% lower
than the Kentucky average
La Center (zip 42056), Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% lower than the U.S. average and 9.8% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Zip 42056 (La Center, KY)

Housing costs in La Center?
A typical home costs $100,400, which is 70.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.3% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Center costs $750 per month, which is 18.5% cheaper than the national average of $920 and 13.3% cheaper than the state average of $850.

Can I afford La Center?
To live comfortably in La Center (zip 42056), Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $19,080 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Center?
The cost of living in 42056 La Center, KY is relatively low compared to the rest of the country. According to Best Places, the cost of living index in La Center is 81.6 out of 100, with 100 being the national average. For comparison, the cost of living index in nearby Owensboro is 85.9 and in Louisville it is 93.2. This means that basic expenses such as groceries, healthcare, housing expenses and transportation are all lower than the national average. In addition, prices for entertainment activities such as movies and restaurants are also lower than most other areas in Kentucky. Overall, La Center provides excellent value for money when it comes to everyday expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLa CenterKentuckyUnited States
  74.282.3100.0
  91.694.2100
  118.9102.2100.0
  36.656.9100.0
  $100,400$194,300$338,100
  93.0%92.9%100.0%
  83.789.1100.0
  75.277.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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