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Overall prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY metro were 93.1 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Louisville/Jefferson County is 7.7% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 36% (78.6 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Louisville/Jefferson County buys about what $81,280 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Louisville/Jefferson County | Salt Lake City | Louisville/Jefferson County vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.1 | 100.9 | -7.7% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.4 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 78.6 | 123.3 | -36.3% |
| Utilities | 75.0 | 79.0 | -5.1% |
| Other services | 96.8 | 99.0 | -2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.2 | 98.5 | -5.3% |
| $50,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Salt Lake City | $54,187 | ||
| $100,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Salt Lake City | $108,374 | ||
| $150,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Salt Lake City | $162,561 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.