Durham, North Carolina vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 8.0% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $138,000 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Louisville
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Durham, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher