Detroit, Michigan vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 1.1% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $202,255 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Louisville
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Detroit, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher