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Cost of living in Allen County, KY

Part of the Bowling Green Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,657/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,029 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $752 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $424 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $312 12%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $120 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Allen County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$737
per month
1 bedroom
$752
per month
2 bedroom
$986
per month
3 bedroom
$1,188
per month
4 bedroom
$1,468
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Allen County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,029
per year
Individual earnings
$35,990
per year
Per capita
$30,206
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Allen County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$176,300
Annual property tax
$972

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Allen County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 13.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$54
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Allen County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Allen County

State and local tax rates for Kentucky.

State income tax
4.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Allen County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.5 min
Drive alone
74.3%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Allen County

What it costs to live in Allen County each month.

Single person
$2,657
per month
  • Rent $752
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $424
  • State tax $120
Couple
$3,918
per month
  • Rent $986
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $636
  • State tax $197
Family
$6,241
per month
  • Rent $1,188
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $636
  • State tax $197

Frequently asked questions about Allen County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Allen County?

In Allen County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $752 per month, a two-bedroom averages $986 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,188 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Allen County?

In Allen County, KY, the average household income is $59,029 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,990 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Allen County?

The estimated cost of living in Allen County, KY is approximately $2,657 per month for a single person, $3,918 for a couple, $6,241 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Allen County?

The combined sales tax rate in Allen County, KY is 6.00%, which includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Allen County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Allen County, KY would need approximately $2,657 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,029 per year ($4,919 per month). Allen County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Allen County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Allen County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Allen County?

The average home value in Allen County, KY is $176,300, with average annual property taxes of $972, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Allen County compare to other areas?

You can compare Allen County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Allen County is in the Bowling Green, KY metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources