Scottsville, KY vs Taylorsville, KY

Scottsville is moderately more affordable than Taylorsville, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Scottsville scores 62 compared to 69 for Taylorsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylorsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scottsville is $621/month compared to $804/month in Taylorsville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scottsville is more affordable at $140,600 median vs $148,500.

Median household income in Scottsville is $36,259 compared to $41,917 in Taylorsville (-13.5%). While Taylorsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scottsville spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Taylorsville.