Glasgow, KY vs Hazard, KY

Hazard is moderately more affordable than Glasgow, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Glasgow scores 70 compared to 66 for Hazard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glasgow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glasgow is $836/month compared to $718/month in Hazard — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazard is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $147,700.

Median household income in Glasgow is $42,417 compared to $68,582 in Hazard (-38.2%). Hazard offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glasgow spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Hazard.