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Cost of Living in Garrison, KY

Population: 748 | Kentucky

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Garrison is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
22
Home Values
88
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Garrison, KY: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 76, Garrison, KY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Kentucky state average. Garrison is a small community of 748 residents.

The median household income in Garrison is $36,765, which is 51% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$36,765
vs US Median ($75,149)
-51%

Housing

Median Home Value
$65,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$556/mo

Everyday Prices in Garrison

BLS Average Prices for the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.93
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🥚
$2.39
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-5% vs US
🥛
$3.84
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🍞
$1.77
Bread (white)
per lb
-5% vs US
🍗
$3.95
Chicken breast
per lb
-5% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US

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