Hazard, KY vs Sturgis, KY

Sturgis is moderately more affordable than Hazard, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Hazard scores 66 compared to 60 for Sturgis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazard is $718/month compared to $703/month in Sturgis — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgis is more affordable at $83,400 median vs $146,100.

Median household income in Hazard is $68,582 compared to $43,938 in Sturgis (+56.1%). While Hazard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazard spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Sturgis.