Madison, Wisconsin vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 11.5% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,231 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Louisville
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Madison, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower