Cost of Living in Carrollton, KY

With a cost of living index of 68, Carrollton, KY is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Kentucky state average of 78. Carrollton is a small community of 3,894 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Carrollton's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $862 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $122,400 (60% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Carrollton is $58,788, which is 22% 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.