St. Matthews, KY vs Vine Grove, KY

Vine Grove is moderately more affordable than St. Matthews, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. St. Matthews scores 97 compared to 91 for Vine Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Matthews can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Matthews is $1,253/month compared to $1,344/month in Vine Grove — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Matthews has cheaper rent, Vine Grove actually has lower median home values ($213,500 vs $325,700).

Median household income in St. Matthews is $80,716 compared to $74,786 in Vine Grove (+7.9%). While St. Matthews is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Matthews spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Vine Grove.