Bellevue, KY vs Newport, KY

Bellevue, KY and Newport, KY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Bellevue scores 82 while Newport scores 81 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,124/month compared to $994/month in Newport — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Bellevue actually has lower median home values ($186,200 vs $221,100).

Median household income in Bellevue is $67,143 compared to $58,422 in Newport (+14.9%). 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 Bellevue spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Newport.