Bardstown, KY vs Hopkinsville, KY

Hopkinsville is moderately more affordable than Bardstown, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Bardstown scores 76 compared to 70 for Hopkinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bardstown 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 $869/month in Hopkinsville — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hopkinsville is more affordable at $140,200 median vs $190,800.

Median household income in Bardstown is $49,781 compared to $47,428 in Hopkinsville (+5%). The higher salaries in Bardstown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bardstown spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Hopkinsville.