Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 16.2% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $145,240 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Louisville
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Fairmont, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower