Cost of Living in Beattyville, KY

With a cost of living index of 52, Beattyville, KY is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 48% cheaper than the national average and 26% below the Kentucky state average of 78. Beattyville is a small community of 1,948 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Beattyville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $366 (72% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $106,800 (65% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Beattyville is $23,750, which is 68% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.