Cost of Living in Taylor Mill, KY

Population 6,880 · Kentucky · Data vintage 2023

77
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Taylor Mill offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $225,000 — costs less than 2.7 times median household income of $83,210, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Taylor Mill sits roughly 9 miles south of Cincinnati. Housing prices track closely with Cincinnati's $215,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 74
Rent 82

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Taylor Mill

The median home value in Taylor Mill is $224,500 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,078/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,210/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Kentucky's top state income tax rate is 4.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Taylor Mill has a cost of living index of 77 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$224,500
26% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$147,051
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
18% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$636
1 BR
$721
2 BR
$872
3 BR
$1,187
4 BR
$1,336
Owner-occupied 78.7%
Renter-occupied 21.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,078
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,692/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.5 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.2%
Carpooled
9.1%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
10.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$83,210
12% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,912
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%
Graduate degree 15.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 38.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
44.2°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414555677583878680685545
Low °F 242633435361656456443428
Precip" 2.862.793.944.374.704.614.393.393.073.052.913.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Taylor Mill, KY?

Taylor Mill has a cost index of 77 (100 = national average). It is 23% below the national average.

What is average rent in Taylor Mill, KY?

The median gross rent in Taylor Mill is $1,078 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Taylor Mill?

The median home value in Taylor Mill is $224,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Taylor Mill?

The median household income in Taylor Mill is $83,210 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Taylor Mill, KY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Taylor Mill is 6.0%. The Kentucky state income tax top rate is 4.0%.

Is Taylor Mill, KY affordable?

Yes, Taylor Mill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 77 — about 23% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Taylor Mill?

Taylor Mill has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Taylor Mill at a Glance

Population
6,880
Median Income
$83,210
Home Value
$224,500
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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