Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 16.3% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 89% (148.4 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $64,476 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) | Boston | Louisville/Jefferson County | Boston vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 93.1 | +16.3% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 96.2 | +3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 78.6 | +88.9% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 75.0 | +98.5% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 96.8 | +7.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 93.2 | +15.6% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $42,984 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $85,968 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $128,952 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.