Louisville, Kentucky vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 1.1% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $32,632 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Detroit
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Louisville, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  72.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower