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Kentucky’s Comfortable Living Gap | Lexington News
Kentucky’s income gap is widening, with a single person needing $84,074 annually to live comfortably—more than double the state’s median income of $35,800. For families of four, the threshold climbs to nearly $195,000, while median household income hovers around $63,000. Housing affordability is a key driver: minimum wage earners would need to work nearly 100 hours weekly to afford a basic apartment. This nationwide trend, with Hawaii requiring over $129,000 and West Virginia at just over $81,000, leaves millions struggling to make ends meet and build savings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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