Bellevue, KY vs Shepherdsville, KY

Shepherdsville is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 82 compared to 76 for Shepherdsville, 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 Bellevue is $1,124/month compared to $898/month in Shepherdsville — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shepherdsville has cheaper rent, Bellevue actually has lower median home values ($186,200 vs $202,300).

Median household income in Bellevue is $67,143 compared to $71,250 in Shepherdsville (-5.8%). Shepherdsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Shepherdsville.