Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 11.8% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $44,738 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Louisville
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Owensboro, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower