What is the cost of living in Paducah, KY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Paducah has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Kentucky, Paducah has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Kentucky's index of 89.
The standard of living in Paducah ranks as #26 most affordable out of the 85 places we measured in Kentucky. By definition, that implies Paducah ranks as the #59 most expensive place in the Bluegrass State.
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Paducah Cost Of Living Vs. Kentucky
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Paducah. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Paducah is 97.
The Groceries index in Paducah is 98.
The Health index in Paducah is 68.
The Housing index in Paducah is 98.
The Transportation index in Paducah is 99.
The Utilities index in Paducah is 96.
| Living Expense | Paducah | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Paducah Cost Of Living Compared To Kentucky Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Paducah, KY Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Kentucky, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Paducah is $191,091.
The Median Rent in Paducah is $834.
The Median Income in Paducah is $49,915.
The Home Value To Income in Paducah is 3.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Paducah is 0.2x.
Paducah, KY Costs By Category
Detailed Paducah Services costs vs. Kentucky
Detailed Paducah Groceries costs vs. Kentucky
Detailed Paducah Health costs vs. Kentucky
Detailed Paducah Transportation costs vs. Kentucky
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Paducah
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Paducah. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Metropolis, IL has a cost of living index of 85, 1.0x Paducah.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Paducah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis, IL | 5,864 | 85 | 1.0x |
