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Cost of Living in Salem, KY

Population: 782 | Kentucky

59
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Salem is 41% less expensive than the national average.

52
Housing
33
Home Values
86
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$61,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-18%

Housing

Median Rent
$683/mo
Median Home Value
$100,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$583/mo

Everyday Prices in Salem

BLS Average Prices for the Paducah, KY-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.89
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.36
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.79
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.90
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-17% vs US

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