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Is Vine Grove, KY expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7791% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,256about $6,521/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$235,40029% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,160 a year. That is $34 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 82 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Vine Grove
$1,779
Leitchfield
$1,134
Morehead
$848
Taylor Mill
$1,198
Cynthiana
$968
Highland Heights
$1,248
Lebanon
$738

How much do households earn in Vine Grove?

Under $25k
6.3%
$25k–50k
31.1%
$50k–100k
32.5%
$100k–150k
18.4%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Vine Grove

SizeVine GroveU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,360$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,309$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,680$2,098

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

How expensive is Vine Grove 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 Vine Grove, so the Kentucky figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Vine Grove

🏛️ Property tax$1,665a year · 0.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$159a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Vine Grove

Commute to work25.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vine Grove?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $146 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,779
Owning
$1,633

Owning assumes a typical $235,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,540 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Vine Grove, KY?

Renting in Vine Grove costs a median of about $1,779 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.

How much do I need to make to live in Vine Grove?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,160 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Vine Grove cheap or expensive?

Vine Grove is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $78,256. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Vine Grove?

The median homeowner in Vine Grove pays $1,665 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.

Is Vine Grove 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 Vine Grove?

The median home value in Vine Grove is $235,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,830 people live in Vine Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.