Cost of Living in Hurstbourne, KY

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30%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
107%
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 Hurstbourne Kentucky National
Cost of living13088100
Groceries9898100
Health care9597100
Housing20770100
Transportation9996100
Utilities9995100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9295100
Household Items9597100
Education & Childcare10194100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hurstbourne is 47% higher than the Kentucky average
  • The cost of living in Hurstbourne is 30% higher than the national average
  • Hurstbourne housing is 107% 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$178,111$14,843$4,156$5,344
      Renters$137,883$11,490$3,217$4,137
      The affordability of the housing market in Hurstbourne, KY as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Hurstbourne homeowners, the median income is $178,111. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $4,156 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $137,883. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $3,217 for their rent related monthly 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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