Cost of Living in Butler County, KY

Modeled annual cost: $43,218.

Median family income: $67,125.

Affordability Snapshot

KY County Median

$42,589

State Rank

45thMost expensive counties in KY out of 120See Kentucky county rankings

Median Income

$67,125

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Butler County, KY.

$14,091 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,218

Per year

  • Transport:$14,091
  • Taxes:$8,637
  • Housing:$7,776
  • Healthcare:$5,733
  • Other Costs:$3,496
  • Food:$3,485
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in Kentucky

1Bourbon County, KY
$40,156
2Rowan County, KY
$40,227
3Lawrence County, KY
$40,315
4Lewis County, KY
$40,399
5Morgan County, KY
$40,554

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Cost of Living in Butler County, KY (2026)