Cost of living comparison
Kentucky is 8.8% cheaper than Oregon.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.2% less in Kentucky
- Groceries
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pay 5.9% less in Kentucky
- Transportation
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pay 16.7% less in Kentucky
- Housing
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pay 10.4% less in Kentucky
- Childcare
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pay 3.3% more in Kentucky
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 21.2% less in Kentucky
- Clothing
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pay 4.8% more in Kentucky
The cost of clothing and childcare in Kentucky are more expensive than in Oregon. Expenses including entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Kentucky.
If you lived in Kentucky instead of Oregon, you would:
pay 15.2% less for restaurants
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Oregon
|
Kentucky
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.54
|
$14.77
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.74
|
$9.25
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.21
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.70
|
|
pay 5.9% less for groceries
|
Oregon
|
Kentucky
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.80
|
$2.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.47
|
$5.61
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.00
|
$2.62
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.63
|
$2.66
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.28
|
$4.47
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.80
|
$2.21
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.72
|
$0.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.69
|
$1.29
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.64
|
$2.11
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
|
$1.07
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.94
|
$1.20
|
|
pay 16.7% less for transportation
|
Oregon
|
Kentucky
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.12
|
$3.16
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$61.50
|
$32.50
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,115.08
|
$34,634.71
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.25
|
$14.69
|
|
pay 10.4% less for housing
|
Oregon
|
Kentucky
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.77
|
$62.62
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,520.31
|
$1,162.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,322.46
|
$976.78
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$129.01
|
$139.55
|
|
pay 3.3% more for childcare
|
Oregon
|
Kentucky
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,149.13
|
$1,272.49
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,633.31
|
$14,996.29
|
|
pay 21.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Oregon
|
Kentucky
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.27
|
$4.57
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.84
|
$4.73
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.24
|
$7.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.93
|
$29.83
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.80
|
$11.25
|
|
pay 4.8% more for clothing
|
Oregon
|
Kentucky
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.79
|
$45.19
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.88
|
$42.32
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.24
|
$86.51
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.60
|
$95.35
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