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Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 24.2% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 148% (194.7 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $60,379 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 Francisco | Louisville/Jefferson County | San Francisco vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 93.1 | +24.2% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 96.2 | +12.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 78.6 | +147.9% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 75.0 | +130.2% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 96.8 | +9.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 93.2 | +27.7% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $40,252 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $80,505 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $120,757 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.