Zip 42436 (Manitou, KY) Cost of Living


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Manitou cost of living score
71.9
Less expensive
28.1% lower
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the Kentucky average
Manitou (zip 42436), Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.1% lower than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Zip 42436 (Manitou, KY)

Housing costs in Manitou?
A typical home costs $168,900, which is 50.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.1% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Manitou costs $800 per month, which is 13.0% cheaper than the national average of $920 and 2.5% cheaper than the state average of $820.

Can I afford Manitou?
To live comfortably in Manitou (zip 42436), Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Manitou?
The cost of living in 42436 Manitou, KY is relatively low compared to the national average. According to the Economic Research Institute's Cost of Living Index, Manitou has a score of 74.3, which is 25.7 points lower than the national average. Housing in particular is very affordable, coming in at an average of just over $80,000 for a single family home. Other basic expenses like groceries and utilities are also well below the national averages. All this combined makes 42436 Manitou a great option for those looking to save money while still enjoying a pleasant quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesManitouKentuckyUnited States
  71.982.3100.0
  94.194.2100
  101.7102.2100.0
  51.256.9100.0
  $168,900$194,300$338,100
  95.1%92.9%100.0%
  74.689.1100.0
  76.877.5100.0

   100=National Average

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