Leitchfield, KY vs Shively, KY

Leitchfield is moderately more affordable than Shively, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Leitchfield scores 62 compared to 70 for Shively, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shively can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leitchfield is $588/month compared to $847/month in Shively — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Leitchfield has cheaper rent, Shively actually has lower median home values ($139,200 vs $156,700).

Median household income in Leitchfield is $47,168 compared to $46,522 in Shively (+1.4%). Leitchfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Leitchfield spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Shively.