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Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 12.6% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 42% (111.8 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $66,594 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) | Minneapolis | Louisville/Jefferson County | Minneapolis vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 93.1 | +12.6% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 96.2 | +7.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 78.6 | +42.4% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 75.0 | +24.7% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 96.8 | +7.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 93.2 | +10.4% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $44,396 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $88,792 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $133,189 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.