Danville, KY vs Elizabethtown, KY

Danville is moderately more affordable than Elizabethtown, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Danville scores 72 compared to 76 for Elizabethtown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elizabethtown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Danville is $767/month compared to $876/month in Elizabethtown — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Danville is more affordable at $202,200 median vs $223,200.

Median household income in Danville is $53,370 compared to $56,250 in Elizabethtown (-5.1%). The higher salaries in Elizabethtown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Danville spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Elizabethtown.