Glasgow, KY vs Hopkinsville, KY

Glasgow, KY and Hopkinsville, KY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Glasgow scores 70 while Hopkinsville scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glasgow is $836/month compared to $869/month in Hopkinsville — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glasgow has cheaper rent, Hopkinsville actually has lower median home values ($140,200 vs $147,700).

Median household income in Glasgow is $42,417 compared to $47,428 in Hopkinsville (-10.6%). While Hopkinsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glasgow spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Hopkinsville.