Leitchfield, KY vs Mount Vernon, KY

Leitchfield, KY and Mount Vernon, KY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Leitchfield scores 62 while Mount Vernon scores 60 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Leitchfield is $588/month compared to $660/month in Mount Vernon — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Leitchfield has cheaper rent, Mount Vernon actually has lower median home values ($100,500 vs $156,700).

Median household income in Leitchfield is $47,168 compared to $38,639 in Mount Vernon (+22.1%). While Leitchfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Leitchfield spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Mount Vernon.