Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 3.7% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $103,699 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Louisville
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Chattanooga, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher