Who doesn’t want to get more for less? Whether it’s a higher return on a significant capital investment or being able to buy a little extra square footage in a brand new house, businesses and citizens in Taylor County and the surrounding labor market have a huge advantage when it comes to purchasing power.
In fact, a national index reveals that Taylor County offers a cost of living that is nearly 15 percent lower than other locations around the country. Even better is the fact that our productivity and overall quality of life is second to none.
| Avg. Annual Salary | Cost of Living Index (Base US) | U.S. Purchasing Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | $45,823 | 85.5 | $53,576 |
| Taylor County LMA | $51,592 | 86.5 | $59,632 |
| KY | $61,287 | 88.4 | $69,336 |
| US | $77,110 | 100 | $77,110 |
Source: JobsEQ (2026)
Source: JobsEQ (2026)
10,437
No. of Households
6,815
No. of Families
$60,456
Median Household Income
Source: Applied Geographic Solutions & GIS Planning, & JobsEQ 2026