Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 18.0% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,013 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Louisville
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Wheeling, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower