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Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 6.0% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 33% (104.5 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $70,776 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) | Houston | Louisville/Jefferson County | Houston vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 93.1 | +6.0% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.2 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 78.6 | +33.0% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 75.0 | +27.1% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 96.8 | -1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 93.2 | +6.7% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,184 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $94,368 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $141,552 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.