Pierre, South Dakota vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 5.5% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,765 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
79% more expensive in Louisville
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Pierre, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  79.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher