Benton, KY vs Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville is moderately more affordable than Benton, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 71 compared to 64 for Campbellsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Benton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $839/month compared to $657/month in Campbellsville — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Campbellsville has cheaper rent, Benton actually has lower median home values ($159,600 vs $162,900).

Median household income in Benton is $63,368 compared to $49,389 in Campbellsville (+28.3%). While Benton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Campbellsville.