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Is Burlington, KY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,47416% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$117,889about $9,824/month · 35% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$254,30024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,960 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kentucky. It is number 68 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Burlington
$1,474
Murray
$1,104
Shelbyville
$1,201
St. Matthews
$1,707
Mount Washington
$1,061
Danville
$974
Fort Thomas
$1,218

How much do households earn in Burlington?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
13.3%
$50k–100k
36.3%
$100k–150k
30.4%
$150k+
9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Burlington

SizeBurlingtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,170$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,658$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,293$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Burlington overall?

Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
64
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
75
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Burlington, so the Kentucky figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Burlington

🏛️ Property tax$2,057a year · 0.81% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$144a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Burlington

Commute to work22.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burlington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $290 a month less.

Renting
$1,474
Owning
$1,764

Owning assumes a typical $254,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Burlington, KY?

Renting in Burlington costs a median of about $1,474 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.

How much do I need to make to live in Burlington?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,960 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Burlington cheap or expensive?

Burlington is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.0% of the typical household income of $117,889. It ranks 68th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Burlington?

The median homeowner in Burlington pays $2,057 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.

Is Burlington more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Burlington?

The median home value in Burlington is $254,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

18,008 people live in Burlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.