Burlington, KY vs Edgewood, KY

Edgewood is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 96 compared to 87 for Edgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,442/month compared to $991/month in Edgewood — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgewood has cheaper rent, Burlington actually has lower median home values ($229,700 vs $289,700).

Median household income in Burlington is $101,550 compared to $121,045 in Edgewood (-16.1%). Edgewood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in Edgewood.