Waterloo, Iowa vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 24.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,125 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Louisville
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Waterloo, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher