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Cost of Living in Poplar Hills, KY

Population: 623 | Kentucky

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Poplar Hills is 21% less expensive than the national average.

53
Housing
100
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 79, Poplar Hills, KY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Kentucky state average. Poplar Hills is a small community of 623 residents.

The median household income in Poplar Hills is $23,958, which is 68% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 35% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, 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
$23,958
vs US Median ($75,149)
-68%

Housing

Median Rent
$705/mo
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$705/mo

Everyday Prices in Poplar Hills

BLS Average Prices for the Louisville/Jefferson County, 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
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

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