Alexandria, KY vs Ludlow, KY

Ludlow is moderately more affordable than Alexandria, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Alexandria scores 86 compared to 79 for Ludlow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alexandria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexandria is $1,062/month compared to $1,115/month in Ludlow — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alexandria has cheaper rent, Ludlow actually has lower median home values ($154,700 vs $253,400).

Median household income in Alexandria is $103,750 compared to $58,295 in Ludlow (+78%). While Alexandria is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexandria spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Ludlow.