Cost of Living in Brownsville, KY
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
70.6
100 = national avg
-29.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$31,046
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$73,381
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing71.8
Food78.7
Transportation57.3
Healthcare82.9
Utilities81.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$985
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,153
per month
The overall cost of living index in Brownsville is 70.6, which is 29.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 71.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $31,046 per year to cover basic expenses.