Harlan, KY vs Lebanon, KY

Harlan is moderately more affordable than Lebanon, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Harlan scores 57 compared to 64 for Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harlan is $516/month compared to $702/month in Lebanon — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harlan is more affordable at $112,500 median vs $130,100.

Median household income in Harlan is $30,365 compared to $39,483 in Lebanon (-23.1%). While Lebanon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harlan spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Lebanon.