Baltimore, Maryland vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 1.8% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $206,320 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Louisville
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Baltimore, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower