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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 22.0% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 117% (170.4 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $61,467 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) | Los Angeles | Louisville/Jefferson County | Los Angeles vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 93.1 | +22.0% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.2 | +10.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 78.6 | +117.0% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 75.0 | +111.6% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 96.8 | +7.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 93.2 | +21.6% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $40,978 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $81,956 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $122,934 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.