Cost of Living in Shelby County, KY

Modeled annual cost: $49,554.

Median family income: $97,901.

KY Median $42,589

Shelby County, KY Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$97,901

Estimated Annual Costs

$49,554

Cost/Income Ratio

50.6%

State Rank

#4Most expensive counties in KY out of 120See Kentucky county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Shelby County, KY.

$14,253 per year.*28.76% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$49,554

Per year

  • Transport:
    $14,25328.8%
  • Housing:
    $11,14822.5%
  • Taxes:
    $10,18320.5%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,27710.6%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,7019.5%
  • Food:
    $3,9928.1%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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