Ames, Iowa vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 0.7% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,701 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Louisville
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Ames, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher