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Cost of living in Taylor County, KY

Estimated monthly cost
$2,678/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,205 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $783 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $416 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $312 12%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $118 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Taylor County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$624
per month
1 bedroom
$783
per month
2 bedroom
$867
per month
3 bedroom
$1,166
per month
4 bedroom
$1,171
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Taylor County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,871
per year
Individual earnings
$35,521
per year
Per capita
$28,714
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Taylor County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$163,700
Annual property tax
$1,174

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Taylor 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 Taylor County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.8%

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 Taylor 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 Taylor County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
75.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Taylor County

What it costs to live in Taylor County each month.

Single person
$2,678
per month
  • Rent $783
  • Energy $194
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $312
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $416
  • State tax $118
Couple
$3,854
per month
  • Rent $867
  • Energy $233
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $517
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $682
  • State tax $206
Family
$6,274
per month
  • Rent $1,166
  • Energy $291
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $784
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $682
  • State tax $206

Frequently asked questions about Taylor County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Taylor County?

In Taylor County, KY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $783 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,166 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Taylor County?

In Taylor County, KY, the average household income is $61,871 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,521 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Taylor County?

The estimated cost of living in Taylor County, KY is approximately $2,678 per month for a single person, $3,854 for a couple, $6,274 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Taylor County?

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

Is Taylor County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Taylor County, KY would need approximately $2,678 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,871 per year ($5,156 per month). Taylor County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Taylor County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Taylor County, KY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Taylor County?

The average home value in Taylor County, KY is $163,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,174, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Taylor County compare to other areas?

You can compare Taylor County, KY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Taylor County is in the Campbellsville, 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