Burgin, KY vs Eddyville, KY

Eddyville is moderately more affordable than Burgin, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Burgin scores 76 compared to 70 for Eddyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burgin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burgin is $949/month compared to $745/month in Eddyville — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eddyville has cheaper rent, Burgin actually has lower median home values ($188,400 vs $188,500).

Median household income in Burgin is $74,063 compared to $58,527 in Eddyville (+26.5%). While Burgin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burgin spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Eddyville.