Calvert City, KY vs New Castle, KY

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Calvert City, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Calvert City scores 70 compared to 66 for New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calvert City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calvert City is $820/month compared to $704/month in New Castle — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $151,500 median vs $157,400.

Median household income in Calvert City is $42,566 compared to $33,833 in New Castle (+25.8%). While Calvert City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calvert City spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in New Castle.