Burlington, KY vs Elsmere, KY

Elsmere is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 96 compared to 85 for Elsmere, 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 $1,303/month in Elsmere — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elsmere is more affordable at $157,200 median vs $229,700.

Median household income in Burlington is $101,550 compared to $61,427 in Elsmere (+65.3%). While Burlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Elsmere.