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Cost of Living in Mentor, KY

Population: 234 | Kentucky

89
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Mentor is 11% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
64
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 89, Mentor, KY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 11% above the Kentucky state average of 78. Mentor is a small community of 234 residents.

The median household income in Mentor is $99,125, which is 32% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (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
$99,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
+32%

Housing

Median Home Value
$196,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,080/mo

Everyday Prices in Mentor

BLS Average Prices for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.89
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.36
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.80
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.75
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.91
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

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