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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 10.2% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 44% (113.1 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $68,067 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) | Philadelphia | Louisville/Jefferson County | Philadelphia vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 93.1 | +10.2% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.2 | +0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 78.6 | +44.0% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 75.0 | +52.6% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 96.8 | +6.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 93.2 | +14.2% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $45,378 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $90,756 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $136,134 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.