Fairfax, Virginia vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 39.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,263 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Louisville
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Fairfax, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower