Harlan, KY vs McKee, KY

McKee is moderately more affordable than Harlan, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Harlan scores 57 compared to 50 for McKee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harlan 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 $281/month in McKee — a 84% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McKee is more affordable at $110,300 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Harlan is $30,365 compared to $20,608 in McKee (+47.3%). While Harlan 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, more than the 16.4% in McKee.