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Cost of Living in Sycamore, KY

Population: 109 | Kentucky

88
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sycamore is 12% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
62
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 88, Sycamore, KY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and 10% above the Kentucky state average of 78. Sycamore is a small community of 109 residents.

The median household income in Sycamore is $70,000, which is 7% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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
$70,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
-7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$187,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,139/mo

Everyday Prices in Sycamore

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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