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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Hopkinsville, KY — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Nashville, TN area

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.3K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,773
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Hopkinsville, KY

Population:31K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$190K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$513K

Hopkinsville, KY

The Bluegrass State

31K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kentucky, this city has a population of 31K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • •Mile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • •Outdoor recreation hub
  • •Major cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Hopkinsville, KY vs Denver, CO

🏠Housing
↑ 57.6%
Hopkinsville, KY
$2,061
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,188
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 31.8%
Hopkinsville, KY
$1,109
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$352
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 16.7%
Hopkinsville, KY
$882
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$147
more
📦Other
↑ 5.8%
Hopkinsville, KY
$1,677
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$97.11
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 12.0%
Hopkinsville, KY
$564
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$67.65
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.6%
Hopkinsville, KY
$482
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$36.65
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Hopkinsville, KY: Hopkinsville Occupational Tax$2,250/yr (1.5%)
Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)
Net difference-$2,181/yr

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$705
To$1,720
↑ $1,015
1 Bed
From$712
To$1,840
↑ $1,128
2 Bed
From$874
To$2,190
↑ $1,316
3 Bed
From$1,211
To$2,870
↑ $1,659
Hopkinsville, KYZIP-level data

1BR range: $970–$970/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620–$2,540/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,776
Monthly in Hopkinsville, KY
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,889
Difference

Home Values

Hopkinsville
Denver
$190K
Median Value
$513K
↑ +3.1%
YoY Change
↓ -4.2%
↑ +54.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +13%
$190K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 170% more expensive than Hopkinsville

Calculate payment - HopkinsvilleCalculate payment - Denver

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $900
Per year
Monthly Difference
$75.00
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.6%
Rate difference

Hopkinsville, KY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kentucky State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.7%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,791/month
$105.5K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Hopkinsville, KY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Hopkinsville
Denver
50 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
51.6%
Good Air Days
35.2%
97 High
Climate Risk
95 High
🌊🫨🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
42 days
Heat Days >95°F
28 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
42 days
Heat Days >95°F
28 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kentucky and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Hopkinsville, KY on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $166/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $166/mo

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