Somerset, Kentucky vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 15.4% more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $17,317 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Louisville
than in Somerset, Kentucky
Somerset, KY vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Somerset, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher