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Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 5.4% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 53% (120.4 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $71,182 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Louisville/Jefferson County | Austin vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 93.1 | +5.4% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 78.6 | +53.2% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 75.0 | +9.5% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 96.8 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 93.2 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,455 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $94,910 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $142,364 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.