Jeffersontown, KY vs Newport, KY

Newport is moderately more affordable than Jeffersontown, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Jeffersontown scores 90 compared to 81 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jeffersontown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jeffersontown is $1,253/month compared to $994/month in Newport — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport is more affordable at $221,100 median vs $236,800.

Median household income in Jeffersontown is $78,185 compared to $58,422 in Newport (+33.8%). While Jeffersontown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jeffersontown spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Newport.