Cost of Living in Harlan County, KY

Modeled annual cost: $40,639.

Median family income: $51,342.

Affordability Snapshot

KY County Median

$42,589

State Rank

115thMost expensive counties in KY out of 120See Kentucky county rankings

Median Income

$51,342

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Harlan County, KY.

$12,205 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,639

Per year

  • Transport:$12,205
  • Taxes:$8,000
  • Housing:$7,488
  • Healthcare:$5,692
  • Food:$3,762
  • Other Costs:$3,493
  • Childcare:$0

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

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

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