salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,000 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kentucky. It is number 44 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Elizabethtown?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Elizabethtown
| Size | Elizabethtown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $807 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $693 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $993 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,332 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Elizabethtown overall?
Everyday prices in the Elizabethtown metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Elizabethtown
Life in Elizabethtown
What jobs pay in Elizabethtown
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $132,620 | 10.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $115,540 | 12.2% |
| Lawyer | $97,770 | 14.4% |
| Software Developer | $95,980 | 14.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $79,040 | 17.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $77,930 | 18.1% |
| Operations Manager | $76,770 | 18.4% |
| Accountant | $74,020 | 19.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $64,620 | 21.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,460 | 21.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,840 | 22.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,080 | 23.1% |
| Plumber | $59,250 | 23.8% |
| Police Officer | $59,030 | 23.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $55,740 | 25.3% |
| Electrician | $54,460 | 25.9% |
| Truck Driver | $50,680 | 27.8% |
| Carpenter | $49,070 | 28.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,530 | 36.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,030 | 37.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,480 | 37.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,780 | 38.3% |
| Firefighter | $34,030 | 41.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,270 | 46.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,120 | 46.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,650 | 49.2% |
| Cashier | $28,270 | 49.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Elizabethtown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $531 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $245,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Elizabethtown, KY?
Renting in Elizabethtown costs a median of about $1,175 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Elizabethtown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,000 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Elizabethtown cheap or expensive?
Elizabethtown is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $65,530. It ranks 44th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Elizabethtown?
The median homeowner in Elizabethtown pays $1,740 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Elizabethtown more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Elizabethtown?
The median home value in Elizabethtown is $245,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
32,576 people live in Elizabethtown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.