Buckner, KY vs Middletown, KY

Middletown is moderately more affordable than Buckner, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Buckner scores 111 compared to 100 for Middletown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buckner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buckner is $1,536/month compared to $1,423/month in Middletown — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middletown is more affordable at $298,900 median vs $389,900.

Median household income in Buckner is $149,700 compared to $74,129 in Middletown (+101.9%). While Buckner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buckner spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Middletown.