Guthrie, KY vs Plum Springs, KY

Guthrie is moderately more affordable than Plum Springs, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Guthrie scores 67 compared to 74 for Plum Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plum Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guthrie is $827/month compared to $992/month in Plum Springs — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Guthrie is more affordable at $122,200 median vs $148,200.

Median household income in Guthrie is $34,803 compared to $63,250 in Plum Springs (-45%). While Plum Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guthrie spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Plum Springs.