Cost Of Living in LaFayette, KY

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15%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

42%

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	LaFayette	Kentucky	National
Cost of living	85	88	100
Groceries	99	98	100
Health care	98	97	100
Housing	58	70	100
Transportation	96	96	100
Utilities	97	95	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	97	95	100
Household Items	96	97	100
Education & Childcare	93	94	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in LaFayette is 3% lower than the Kentucky average
The cost of living in LaFayette is 15% lower than the national average
LaFayette housing is 42% lower 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	$31,313	$2,609	$731	$939
Renters	$85,494	$7,125	$1,995	$2,565

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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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Cadiz, KY	2,756	86	14.5%
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LaFayette, KY	172	85	14.7%

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