South ranking
2 Kentucky cities ranked by cost of living, cheapest first.
Index 80
Index 84
Sorted by cost-of-living index — lowest (most affordable) first.
| # | City | Cost index | Median rent | Median income | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | 80 | $1,014/mo | $63,114 | 629K | Compare → |
| 2 | Lexington-Fayette | 84 | $1,065/mo | $66,087 | 321K | Compare → |
Across Kentucky, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is the most affordable city we track (cost index 80, with median rent around $1,014/mo), while Lexington-Fayette sits at the top of the range with an index of 84—roughly 5% pricier than Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance). Use the table above to compare any Kentucky city directly against Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance).
The other end of the ranking — priciest first.