Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 13.2% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,417 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Louisville
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Chesapeake, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower