Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 0.9% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 1% (79.4 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $74,322 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) | Cleveland | Louisville/Jefferson County | Cleveland vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 93.1 | +0.9% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 78.6 | +1.1% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 75.0 | +28.0% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 96.8 | +2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 93.2 | -0.7% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $49,548 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $99,096 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $148,644 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.