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Owensboro city, KY

ZIP 42301 — Cost of Living

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Home project ranges, sales tax, electricity, and regional price parities

Cost of living in Owensboro city, KY

Same ZIP as the dashboard tabs above. Ranges use national cost factors and BEA regional price parities — prices here run 10% below the U.S. average. Not appraisals, bids, or tax advice.

Median household income
$62,010
Median home value
$180,600
Median rent
$657
Price parity (U.S. = 100)
90.2
10% below the U.S. average

Common home jobs in this ZIP

Six planning ranges for this code. Open a card to keep the ZIP in the calculator.

Sales tax (approx.)
6.00%
All states
Electricity (900 kWh/mo)
$135
RPP vintage
2024

Refine roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family) for ZIP 42301

ZIP is pre-filled. Change it to compare a nearby code.

Local range · KY

$4,959 – $19,835

Adjusted with BEA RPP (90.16). Planning estimate only — not a bid.

Approximate planning estimate only — not a bid or quote. Materials, access, codes, and local labor vary widely. Verify with licensed local providers.

All 38 cost guides for ZIP 42301

Home

Contractor ballparks for roofs, HVAC, and common home projects.

Life

Planning ranges for moving, storage, funerals, and filings.

Auto

Typical shop ranges for brakes, tires, oil, and batteries.

Health

National cash-pay ranges for common imaging — not insurance quotes.

Kentucky cost of living → Kentucky salaries → Economy tab → All cost tools →

Planning snapshot only — not appraisal, tax advice, or contractor quotes. ACS years vary by ETL vintage.

Frequently asked questions

How expensive is ZIP 42301 versus the U.S. average?
BEA all-items regional price parity for this area is 90.2 (U.S. = 100), so prices here run 10% below the U.S. average. That scales national job bands — it is not a contractor bid.
What does a typical home project cost in Owensboro city, KY?
Roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family) is about $4,959 – $19,835 here. Open any guide below and keep this ZIP to refine other jobs.
Is this the same as the ZIP overview?
Yes — this is the Cost of Living tab for this ZIP, with the same place header and topic bar as People, Economy, and Housing. Estimates are planning ranges, not tax advice or appraisals.