Campbellsville, KY vs Paintsville, KY

Paintsville is moderately more affordable than Campbellsville, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Campbellsville scores 64 compared to 60 for Paintsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Campbellsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Campbellsville is $657/month compared to $631/month in Paintsville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paintsville is more affordable at $110,800 median vs $162,900.

Median household income in Campbellsville is $49,389 compared to $26,713 in Paintsville (+84.9%). While Campbellsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Campbellsville spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Paintsville.