Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Louisville, Kentucky


The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 27.0% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,089 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Louisville
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Louisville, KY
Compared to Newark, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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