Salem, Oregon vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 12.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,799 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Louisville
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Salem, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher