San Jose, California vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 58.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $55,489 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Louisville
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to San Jose, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower