Austin, Texas vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 30.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,854 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Louisville
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Austin, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower