Benham, KY vs Worthington, KY

Benham is moderately more affordable than Worthington, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Benham scores 59 compared to 67 for Worthington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worthington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benham is $723/month compared to $876/month in Worthington — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benham is more affordable at $54,500 median vs $116,200.

Median household income in Benham is $52,652 compared to $65,432 in Worthington (-19.5%). While Worthington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Benham spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Worthington.