Raceland, KY vs Wilmore, KY

Raceland is moderately more affordable than Wilmore, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Raceland scores 65 compared to 76 for Wilmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Raceland is $809/month compared to $855/month in Wilmore — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raceland is more affordable at $117,800 median vs $210,700.

Median household income in Raceland is $61,923 compared to $64,245 in Wilmore (-3.6%). Wilmore does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Raceland spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Wilmore.