Glasgow, KY vs Monticello, KY

Monticello is moderately more affordable than Glasgow, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Glasgow scores 70 compared to 63 for Monticello, 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 $679/month in Monticello — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Monticello is more affordable at $125,800 median vs $147,700.

Median household income in Glasgow is $42,417 compared to $37,733 in Monticello (+12.4%). While Glasgow 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 21.6% in Monticello.