Cost of Living in Jefferson County, KY

Modeled annual cost: $48,487.

Median family income: $88,392.

Affordability Snapshot

KY County Median

$42,589

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in KY out of 120See Kentucky county rankings

Median Income

$88,392

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Jefferson County, KY.

$12,239 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,487

Per year

  • Housing:$12,239
  • Transport:$11,687
  • Taxes:$9,920
  • Healthcare:$5,277
  • Other Costs:$5,118
  • Food:$4,246
  • 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
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$40,399
5Morgan County, KY
$40,554

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Cost of Living in Jefferson County, KY (2026)