What is a pro or con of living in Louisville, Kentuckycompared to Paducah, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Louisville.

What salary do I need to live in Louisville, Kentucky copmared to Paducah, Kentucky?

A salary of $31,000 in Paducah, Kentucky should increase to $36,254 in Louisville, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PADUCAH vs. LOUISVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Paducah, Kentucky vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 16.9% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $36,254 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Louisville
than in Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah, KY vs. Louisville, KY

Compared to Paducah, Louisville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

109.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

45.8% higher

Health

19.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

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Paducah, Kentucky vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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