Bloomington, Indiana vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 1.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $24,353 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Louisville
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Bloomington, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower