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Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 22.6% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 98% (155.6 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $61,150 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) | Miami | Louisville/Jefferson County | Miami vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 93.1 | +22.6% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 96.2 | +7.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 78.6 | +98.0% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 75.0 | +29.7% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 96.8 | +12.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 93.2 | +14.2% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $40,767 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $81,533 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $122,300 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.