What is the cost of living in Wilmore, KY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Wilmore has an overall cost of living index of 95, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Kentucky, Wilmore has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Kentucky's index of 89.
The standard of living in Wilmore ranks as #57 most affordable out of the 85 places we measured in Kentucky. By definition, that implies Wilmore ranks as the #28 most expensive place in the Bluegrass State.
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Wilmore Cost Of Living Vs. Kentucky
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Wilmore. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Wilmore is 98.
The Groceries index in Wilmore is 100.
The Health index in Wilmore is 89.
The Housing index in Wilmore is 100.
The Transportation index in Wilmore is 96.
The Utilities index in Wilmore is 100.
| Living Expense | Wilmore | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 96 | 100 |
Wilmore Cost Of Living Compared To Kentucky Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Wilmore, 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 Wilmore is $311,533.
The Median Rent in Wilmore is $975.
The Median Income in Wilmore is $77,665.
The Home Value To Income in Wilmore is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Wilmore is 0.15x.
Wilmore, KY Costs By Category
Detailed Wilmore Services costs vs. Kentucky
Detailed Wilmore Groceries costs vs. Kentucky
Detailed Wilmore Health costs vs. Kentucky
Detailed Wilmore Transportation costs vs. Kentucky
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Wilmore
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Wilmore. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Nicholasville, KY has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Wilmore.
Danville, KY has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Wilmore.
Lawrenceburg, KY has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x Wilmore.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Wilmore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville, KY | 32,197 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Danville, KY | 17,327 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Lawrenceburg, KY | 11,943 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Versailles, KY | 10,492 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Harrodsburg, KY | 9,313 | 87 | 0.9x |
