Henderson, KY vs Mayfield, KY

Mayfield is moderately more affordable than Henderson, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Henderson scores 68 compared to 60 for Mayfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Henderson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Henderson is $788/month compared to $598/month in Mayfield — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mayfield is more affordable at $114,400 median vs $151,400.

Median household income in Henderson is $47,176 compared to $41,458 in Mayfield (+13.8%). The higher salaries in Henderson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Henderson spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Mayfield.