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Is Highland Heights, KY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,24829% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,457about $4,788/month · 34% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$169,70049% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,920 a year. That is $24 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 53 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Highland Heights
$1,248
Cynthiana
$968
Lebanon
$738
Hebron
$1,569
Crestwood
$1,297
Cold Spring
$1,253
Princeton
$1,210

How much do households earn in Highland Heights?

Under $25k
14.4%
$25k–50k
29.1%
$50k–100k
28.5%
$100k–150k
7.2%
$150k+
10.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Highland Heights

SizeHighland HeightsU.S. average
Studio$1,059$1,338
1 bedroom$1,178$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,234$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,304$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Highland Heights overall?

Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
64
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
75
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Highland Heights, so the Kentucky figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Highland Heights

🏛️ Property tax$1,688a year · 0.99% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$127a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Highland Heights

Commute to work20.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highland Heights?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $71 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,248
Owning
$1,177

Owning assumes a typical $169,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,970 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Highland Heights, KY?

Renting in Highland Heights costs a median of about $1,248 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.

How much do I need to make to live in Highland Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Highland Heights cheap or expensive?

Highland Heights is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $57,457. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Highland Heights?

The median homeowner in Highland Heights pays $1,688 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.

Is Highland Heights more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Highland Heights?

The median home value in Highland Heights is $169,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,444 people live in Highland Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.