A
5%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
24%
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 Hickory Hill Kentucky National
Cost of living10588100
Groceries9898100
Health care9597100
Housing12470100
Transportation9996100
Utilities9995100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9295100
Household Items9597100
Education & Childcare10194100
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  • The cost of living in Hickory Hill is 19% higher than the Kentucky average
  • The cost of living in Hickory Hill is 5% higher than the national average
  • Hickory Hill housing is 24% 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$133,573$11,131$3,116$4,008
      Renters$0$0$0$0

      Kentucky Sales Tax

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      Kentucky 6% 6%

      Kentucky Income Tax

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      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.