Birmingham, Alabama vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 18.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $153,993 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Louisville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Birmingham, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher