Dayton, Ohio vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 26.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $252,321 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Louisville
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Dayton, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower