Louisville, Kentucky vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 87.1% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $93,534 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Seattle
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Louisville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher