Bardstown, KY vs Bellevue, KY

Bardstown is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Bardstown scores 76 compared to 82 for Bellevue, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellevue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bardstown is $917/month compared to $1,124/month in Bellevue — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bardstown has cheaper rent, Bellevue actually has lower median home values ($186,200 vs $190,800).

Median household income in Bardstown is $49,781 compared to $67,143 in Bellevue (-25.9%). While Bellevue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bardstown spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Bellevue.