Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 5.9% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $29,653 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Louisville
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Milwaukee, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher