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Cost of living in Knox County, OH

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

Population 62,888 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $761 29%
Federal tax $499 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $194 7%
Water $50 2%
State tax $33 1%

Rent in Knox County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$756
per month
1 bedroom
$761
per month
2 bedroom
$987
per month
3 bedroom
$1,290
per month
4 bedroom
$1,309
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Knox County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,988
per year
Individual earnings
$40,571
per year
Per capita
$34,636
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Knox County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$218,300
Annual property tax
$2,345

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Knox County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Knox County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.2%

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 Knox County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Knox County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.9 min
Drive alone
75.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
11.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Knox County

What it costs to live in Knox County each month.

Single person
$2,657
per month
  • Rent $761
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $499
  • State tax $33
Couple
$4,085
per month
  • Rent $987
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $881
  • State tax $110
Family
$6,517
per month
  • Rent $1,290
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $881
  • State tax $110

Frequently asked questions about Knox County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Knox County?

In Knox County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $761 per month, a two-bedroom averages $987 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,290 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Knox County?

In Knox County, OH, the average household income is $73,988 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,571 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Knox County?

The estimated cost of living in Knox County, OH is approximately $2,657 per month for a single person, $4,085 for a couple, $6,517 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Knox County?

The combined sales tax rate in Knox County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Knox County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Knox County, OH would need approximately $2,657 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,988 per year ($6,166 per month). Knox County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Knox County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Knox County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Knox County?

The average home value in Knox County, OH is $218,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,345, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Knox County compare to other areas?

You can compare Knox County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Knox County is in the Mount Vernon, OH 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