Florence, KY vs Shepherdsville, KY

Shepherdsville is moderately more affordable than Florence, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 85 compared to 76 for Shepherdsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Florence is $1,199/month compared to $898/month in Shepherdsville — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shepherdsville has cheaper rent, Florence actually has lower median home values ($196,200 vs $202,300).

Median household income in Florence is $68,508 compared to $71,250 in Shepherdsville (-3.8%). Shepherdsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Shepherdsville.