Cost of Living in Vine Grove, KY

Population 6,721 · Kentucky · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Vine Grove stay well under national norms: a median home value of $214,000 against median household incomes of $74,786 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Kentucky.

Geographically, Vine Grove is about 30 miles southwest of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s $222,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 70
Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Vine Grove

The median home value in Vine Grove is $213,500 — 30% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,344/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,786/year is equal to than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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%. Overall, Vine Grove has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$213,500
30% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$265,532
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
2% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
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 72.1%
Renter-occupied 27.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,344
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,958/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
28.1 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.8%
Carpooled
11.3%
Work from home
7.0%

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
$74,786
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,796
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.2%
Graduate degree 15.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.5
Male median age 37.3
Female median age 34.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
61.6%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
249
PM2.5 days
116
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Vine Grove, KY?

Vine Grove has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Vine Grove, KY?

The median gross rent in Vine Grove is $1,344 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Vine Grove?

The median home value in Vine Grove is $213,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Vine Grove?

The median household income in Vine Grove is $74,786 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Vine Grove, KY?

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

Is Vine Grove, KY affordable?

Yes, Vine Grove is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

Vine Grove at a Glance

Population
6,721
Median Income
$74,786
Home Value
$213,500
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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