Zip 42440 (Mortons Gap, KY) Cost of Living


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Mortons Gap cost of living score
71.9
Less expensive
28.1% lower
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the Kentucky average
Mortons Gap (zip 42440), 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 42440 (Mortons Gap, KY)

Housing costs in Mortons Gap?
A typical home costs $72,000, which is 78.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.9% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mortons Gap costs $730 per month, which is 20.7% cheaper than the national average of $920 and 12.3% cheaper than the state average of $820.

Can I afford Mortons Gap?
To live comfortably in Mortons Gap (zip 42440), Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $13,680 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mortons Gap?
The cost of living in 42440 Mortons Gap, KY is relatively low compared to many other areas in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this zip code is 65.2 which is well below the national average of 100. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to live in an area with a lower cost of living. Additionally, housing costs are much lower than the national average and rent prices are quite reasonable as well. This combination of low housing costs and a low cost of living make Mortons Gap, KY a great place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMortons GapKentuckyUnited States
  71.982.3100.0
  90.294.2100
  101.7102.2100.0
  16.856.9100.0
  $72,000$194,300$338,100
  94.4%92.9%100.0%
  74.989.1100.0
  76.877.5100.0

   100=National Average

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