Madisonville, KY vs Maysville, KY

Maysville is moderately more affordable than Madisonville, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Madisonville scores 71 compared to 66 for Maysville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madisonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madisonville is $860/month compared to $700/month in Maysville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maysville is more affordable at $152,100 median vs $152,300.

Median household income in Madisonville is $56,902 compared to $41,923 in Maysville (+35.7%). While Madisonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Madisonville spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Maysville.