Zip 42025 (Benton, KY) Cost of Living


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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Marshall County / Benton / Benton (zip 42025)

Benton cost of living score
80.3
Less expensive
19.7% lower
than the US average
2.4% lower
than the Kentucky average
Benton (zip 42025), Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Zip 42025 (Benton, KY)

Housing costs in Benton?
A typical home costs $149,300, which is 55.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.2% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.5% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Benton?
To live comfortably in Benton (zip 42025), Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton?
The cost of living in 42025 Benton, KY is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The average cost of renting a three-bedroom apartment is around $675 per month, with utilities included. Groceries and basic household items are also cheaper than in other areas. The median household income is slightly below the national average, but the lower cost of living helps to make up for it. Overall, this area provides a great quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBentonKentuckyUnited States
  80.382.3100.0
  90.394.2100
  119.8102.2100.0
  49.856.9100.0
  $149,300$194,300$338,100
  101.6%92.9%100.0%
  78.389.1100.0
  84.577.5100.0

   100=National Average

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