Petal, Mississippi vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 10.7% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $88,593 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Louisville
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Petal, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher