Glasgow, KY vs Richmond, KY

Glasgow is moderately more affordable than Richmond, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Glasgow scores 70 compared to 75 for Richmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richmond 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 $860/month in Richmond — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glasgow is more affordable at $147,700 median vs $205,900.

Median household income in Glasgow is $42,417 compared to $48,223 in Richmond (-12%). While Richmond 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 21.4% in Richmond.