Guthrie, KY vs Southgate, KY

Guthrie is moderately more affordable than Southgate, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Guthrie scores 67 compared to 78 for Southgate, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southgate 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 $1,010/month in Southgate — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Guthrie is more affordable at $122,200 median vs $175,700.

Median household income in Guthrie is $34,803 compared to $55,469 in Southgate (-37.3%). While Southgate 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 21.9% in Southgate.