Louisville, Kentucky vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 3.7% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $72,241 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Columbus
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Louisville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower