Horse Cave, KY vs Science Hill, KY

Horse Cave is moderately more affordable than Science Hill, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Horse Cave scores 59 compared to 68 for Science Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Science Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Horse Cave is $646/month compared to $843/month in Science Hill — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Horse Cave is more affordable at $93,600 median vs $129,300.

Median household income in Horse Cave is $51,927 compared to $53,542 in Science Hill (-3%). Science Hill does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Horse Cave spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Science Hill.