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Overall prices in the Richmond, VA metro were 97.9 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Richmond is 5.1% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 26% (99.1 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Richmond buys about what $71,333 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) | Richmond | Louisville/Jefferson County | Richmond vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 93.1 | +5.1% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.2 | +0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.1 | 78.6 | +26.2% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 75.0 | +19.0% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 96.8 | +1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 93.2 | +5.3% |
| $50,000 in Richmond equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,556 | ||
| $100,000 in Richmond equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $95,111 | ||
| $150,000 in Richmond equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $142,667 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.