Hawesville, KY vs Hodgenville, KY

Hawesville is moderately more affordable than Hodgenville, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Hawesville scores 65 compared to 70 for Hodgenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hodgenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawesville is $703/month compared to $907/month in Hodgenville — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hawesville has cheaper rent, Hodgenville actually has lower median home values ($137,100 vs $151,100).

Median household income in Hawesville is $51,898 compared to $58,750 in Hodgenville (-11.7%). While Hodgenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawesville spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Hodgenville.