Frankfort, Kentucky vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 13.0% more expensive than Frankfort, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $56,486 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Frankfort, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Louisville
than in Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort, KY vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Frankfort, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower