Burlington, KY vs Union, KY

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Burlington is 18% cheaper than Union. With a cost index of 96 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Burlington to Union should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,442/month compared to $1,721/month in Union — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $229,700 median vs $382,900.

Median household income in Burlington is $101,550 compared to $139,013 in Union (-26.9%). While Union 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, more than the 14.9% in Union.