Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Kentucky instead of Michigan, you would:
Health
live 2.5 years less
In Michigan, the average life expectancy is 76 years (76 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2020. In Kentucky, that number is 74 years (73 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2020.
be 19.0% more likely to have diabetes
In Michigan, 10.0% of adults have diabetes as of 2022. In Kentucky, that number is 11.9% as of 2022.
Economy
be 27.1% less likely to be unemployed
In Michigan, 4.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Kentucky, that number is 3.5% as of 2025.
be 21.3% more likely to live below the poverty line
In Michigan, 12.7% live below the poverty line as of 2023. In Kentucky, however, that number is 15.4% as of 2023.
Safety
be 51.4% less likely to be a victim of violent crime
Michigan has a violent crime rate of 453 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Kentucky, that number is 220 per 100,000 as of 2023.
Housing & Income
pay 11.6% less for a home
The median home value in Michigan is $217,600 as of 2023, compared to $192,300 in Kentucky as of 2023.
pay 13.9% less in rent
The median monthly gross rent in Michigan is $1,084 as of 2023, while in Kentucky, it is $933 as of 2023.
earn 12.3% less money
The median household income in Michigan is $71,149 as of 2023, while in Kentucky, it is $62,417 as of 2023.
Lifestyle
live in an area that is 35.5% less densely populated
Michigan has a population density of 68.5 people per sq km as of 2023. In Kentucky, that number is 44.2 people per sq km as of 2023.
be 16.3% more likely to be uninsured
In Michigan, 4.9% of the population is without health insurance as of 2023. In Kentucky, that number is 5.7% as of 2023.
be 17.8% less likely to have a bachelor's degree
In Michigan, 21.9% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher as of 2023. In Kentucky, that number is 18.0% as of 2023.
be 19.4% less likely to have a foreign-born neighbor
In Michigan, 3.1% of the population was born outside the US as of 2023. In Kentucky, that number is 2.5% as of 2023.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
