Harlan, KY vs Uniontown, KY

Harlan is moderately more affordable than Uniontown, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Harlan scores 57 compared to 61 for Uniontown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Uniontown 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 $775/month in Uniontown — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harlan has cheaper rent, Uniontown actually has lower median home values ($62,300 vs $112,500).

Median household income in Harlan is $30,365 compared to $49,375 in Uniontown (-38.5%). While Uniontown 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 18.8% in Uniontown.