Carrollton, KY vs Mayfield, KY

Mayfield is moderately more affordable than Carrollton, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 68 compared to 60 for Mayfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollton is $862/month compared to $598/month in Mayfield — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mayfield is more affordable at $114,400 median vs $122,400.

Median household income in Carrollton is $58,788 compared to $41,458 in Mayfield (+41.8%). While Carrollton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollton spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Mayfield.