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Cost of living in Bullitt County, KY

Part of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,135/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 83,209 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,094 35%
Federal tax $537 17%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $312 10%
Energy $194 6%
State tax $143 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bullitt County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,003
per month
1 bedroom
$1,094
per month
2 bedroom
$1,330
per month
3 bedroom
$1,714
per month
4 bedroom
$1,989
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bullitt County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,640
per year
Individual earnings
$42,906
per year
Per capita
$36,758
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bullitt County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$233,700
Annual property tax
$1,994

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bullitt 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 Bullitt County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.9%

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 Bullitt 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 Bullitt County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.5 min
Drive alone
80.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bullitt County

What it costs to live in Bullitt County each month.

Single person
$3,135
per month
  • Rent $1,094
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $537
  • State tax $143
Couple
$4,629
per month
  • Rent $1,330
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $941
  • State tax $259
Family
$7,134
per month
  • Rent $1,714
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $941
  • State tax $259

Frequently asked questions about Bullitt County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bullitt County?

In Bullitt County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,094 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,330 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,714 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bullitt County?

In Bullitt County, KY, the average household income is $77,640 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,906 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bullitt County?

The estimated cost of living in Bullitt County, KY is approximately $3,135 per month for a single person, $4,629 for a couple, $7,134 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bullitt County?

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

Is Bullitt County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bullitt County, KY would need approximately $3,135 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,640 per year ($6,470 per month). Bullitt County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Bullitt County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bullitt County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bullitt County?

The average home value in Bullitt County, KY is $233,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,994, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bullitt County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bullitt County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bullitt County is in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN 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