Hardinsburg, KY vs Perryville, KY

Perryville is moderately more affordable than Hardinsburg, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Hardinsburg scores 65 compared to 57 for Perryville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hardinsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hardinsburg is $729/month compared to $475/month in Perryville — a 54% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Perryville has cheaper rent, Hardinsburg actually has lower median home values ($128,400 vs $128,700).

Median household income in Hardinsburg is $56,774 compared to $60,880 in Perryville (-6.7%). Perryville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hardinsburg spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in Perryville.