Cost of Living in Fort Wright, KY

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Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
13%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Fort Wright Kentucky National
Cost of living10088100
Groceries9798100
Health care9597100
Housing11370100
Transportation9596100
Utilities9595100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9395100
Household Items9797100
Education & Childcare9294100
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1590 Marcella Dr

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108 Kennedy Rd

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Fort Wright is 14% higher than the Kentucky average
  • The cost of living in Fort Wright is equal to the national average
  • Fort Wright housing is 13% higher than the national average
  • Kentucky general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Kentucky state income tax is 73% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$157,853$13,154$3,683$4,736
      Renters$76,532$6,378$1,786$2,296
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Fort Wright, KY, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Fort Wright homeowners, is $157,853. This would allow for a maximum of $3,683 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $76,532 which would result in a maximum of $1,786 to be spent on rental costs.

      Kentucky Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Kentucky 6% 6%

      Kentucky Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Kentucky 4.5% 4.5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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