Hodgenville, KY vs Irvington, KY

Irvington is moderately more affordable than Hodgenville, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Hodgenville scores 70 compared to 62 for Irvington, 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 Hodgenville is $907/month compared to $667/month in Irvington — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Irvington is more affordable at $113,500 median vs $137,100.

Median household income in Hodgenville is $58,750 compared to $48,750 in Irvington (+20.5%). 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 Hodgenville spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Irvington.