Washington, District of Columbia vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 40.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $47,054 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Louisville
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Washington, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower