Centertown, KY vs Nortonville, KY

Nortonville is moderately more affordable than Centertown, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Centertown scores 68 compared to 62 for Nortonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centertown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centertown is $919/month compared to $821/month in Nortonville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nortonville is more affordable at $66,800 median vs $91,800.

Median household income in Centertown is $46,875 compared to $47,946 in Nortonville (-2.2%). Nortonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Centertown spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Nortonville.