Palm Desert, California vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 27.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $72,632 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Louisville
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Palm Desert, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower