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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 20.9% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 89% (148.6 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $62,015 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) | New York | Louisville/Jefferson County | New York vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 93.1 | +20.9% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 96.2 | +14.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 78.6 | +89.2% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 75.0 | +69.5% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 96.8 | +9.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 93.2 | +21.7% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $41,343 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $82,686 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $124,029 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.