Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 13.7% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 87% (146.9 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $65,990 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) | Denver | Louisville/Jefferson County | Denver vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 93.1 | +13.7% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.2 | +4.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 78.6 | +87.0% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 75.0 | +17.2% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 96.8 | +2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 93.2 | +13.5% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $43,993 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $87,987 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $131,980 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.