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Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 7.8% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 21% (94.7 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $69,598 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) | Detroit | Louisville/Jefferson County | Detroit vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 93.1 | +7.8% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 96.2 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 78.6 | +20.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 75.0 | +42.7% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 96.8 | +6.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 93.2 | +7.9% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $46,399 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $92,797 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $139,196 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.