Clay, KY vs Hodgenville, KY

Clay is moderately more affordable than Hodgenville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Clay scores 62 compared to 70 for Hodgenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hodgenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay is $769/month compared to $907/month in Hodgenville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clay is more affordable at $75,600 median vs $137,100.

Median household income in Clay is $43,884 compared to $58,750 in Hodgenville (-25.3%). While Hodgenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Hodgenville.