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Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 6.9% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 40% (109.8 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $70,168 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) | Jacksonville | Louisville/Jefferson County | Jacksonville vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 93.1 | +6.9% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.2 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 78.6 | +39.7% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 75.0 | +16.8% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 96.8 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 93.2 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $46,778 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $93,557 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $140,335 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.