Louisville, Kentucky vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 17.3% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $41,360 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Columbus
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Louisville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower