Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 3.3% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $67,172 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Louisville
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Cincinnati, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher