Benton, KY vs Worthington, KY

Worthington is moderately more affordable than Benton, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 71 compared to 67 for Worthington, 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 $876/month in Worthington — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Benton has cheaper rent, Worthington actually has lower median home values ($116,200 vs $159,600).

Median household income in Benton is $63,368 compared to $65,432 in Worthington (-3.2%). Worthington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Worthington.