Lakeside Park, KY vs Union, KY

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lakeside Park is 18.9% cheaper than Union. With a cost index of 95 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lakeside Park to Union should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lakeside Park is $1,094/month compared to $1,721/month in Union — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lakeside Park is more affordable at $346,600 median vs $382,900.

Median household income in Lakeside Park is $108,971 compared to $139,013 in Union (-21.6%). While Union is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lakeside Park spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Union.