Cost of Living in Rowan County, KY

Modeled annual cost: $40,227.

Median family income: $72,544.

Affordability Snapshot

KY County Median

$42,589

State Rank

119thMost expensive counties in KY out of 120See Kentucky county rankings

Median Income

$72,544

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Rowan County, KY.

$13,115 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,227

Per year

  • Transport:$13,115
  • Taxes:$7,898
  • Housing:$7,212
  • Healthcare:$4,864
  • Food:$3,739
  • Other Costs:$3,400
  • Childcare:$0

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

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