Pekin, Illinois vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 19.0% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,586 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Louisville
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Pekin, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower