Highland Heights, KY vs Murray, KY

Murray is moderately more affordable than Highland Heights, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Highland Heights scores 79 compared to 73 for Murray, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland Heights is $1,101/month compared to $835/month in Murray — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Murray has cheaper rent, Highland Heights actually has lower median home values ($148,600 vs $193,300).

Median household income in Highland Heights is $52,437 compared to $40,348 in Murray (+30%). While Highland Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland Heights spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24.8% in Murray.