Cave City, KY vs Russellville, KY

Cave City is moderately more affordable than Russellville, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Cave City scores 62 compared to 66 for Russellville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Russellville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cave City is $679/month compared to $711/month in Russellville — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cave City is more affordable at $108,100 median vs $156,000.

Median household income in Cave City is $33,672 compared to $47,875 in Russellville (-29.7%). While Russellville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cave City spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Russellville.