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Cost of Living in Petersburg, KY

Population: 532 | Kentucky

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Petersburg is 9% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
72
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 91, Petersburg, KY is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Kentucky state average of 78. Petersburg is a small community of 532 residents.

The median household income in Petersburg is $123,669, which is 65% 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
$123,669
vs US Median ($75,149)
+65%

Housing

Median Home Value
$219,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,293/mo

Everyday Prices in Petersburg

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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