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Cost of Living in McDowell, KY

Population: 549 | Kentucky

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

McDowell is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
24
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 78, McDowell, KY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Kentucky state average. McDowell is a small community of 549 residents.

The median household income in McDowell is $35,576, which is 53% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$35,576
vs US Median ($75,149)
-53%

Housing

Median Home Value
$73,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$449/mo

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