Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 29.3% more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,625 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Louisville
than in Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield, WV vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Bluefield, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher