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Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 20.2% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 128% (179.3 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $62,389 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) | San Diego | Louisville/Jefferson County | San Diego vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 93.1 | +20.2% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 96.2 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 78.6 | +128.2% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 75.0 | +132.5% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 96.8 | +2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 93.2 | +22.0% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $41,593 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $83,186 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $124,779 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.