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Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 11.0% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 54% (121.2 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $67,565 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) | Phoenix | Louisville/Jefferson County | Phoenix vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 93.1 | +11.0% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 96.2 | -1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 78.6 | +54.3% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 75.0 | +24.5% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 96.8 | +7.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 93.2 | +13.4% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $45,043 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $90,087 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $135,130 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.