Louisville, Kentucky vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 101.9% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $60,569 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
391% more expensive in Irvine
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Louisville, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  437.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher