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Cheapest Places to Live in Kentucky

Kentucky is known for bourbon, horse racing, and affordable living, with Louisville and Lexington offering growing economies while rural areas maintain a traditional Southern lifestyle.

89.0 — Very Low
Pop: 4.5MRent: $900
1

Louisville

Kentucky

88.5 — Very Low
Rent: $950/moHome: $220,000Pop: 633K
2

Lexington

Kentucky

91.2 — Below Average
Rent: $1,000/moHome: $260,000Pop: 323K

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