Cost of Living in Marion County, KY

Modeled annual cost: $41,352.

Median family income: $68,432.

Affordability Snapshot

KY County Median

$42,589

State Rank

104thMost expensive counties in KY out of 120See Kentucky county rankings

Median Income

$68,432

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Marion County, KY.

$13,486 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,352

Per year

  • Transport:$13,486
  • Taxes:$8,176
  • Housing:$7,488
  • Healthcare:$5,099
  • Food:$3,646
  • Other Costs:$3,457
  • 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 Marion County, KY (2026)