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Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 18.6% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 170% (211.9 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $63,216 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 Jose | Louisville/Jefferson County | San Jose vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 93.1 | +18.6% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.2 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 78.6 | +169.7% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 75.0 | +109.0% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 96.8 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 93.2 | +28.0% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $42,144 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $84,289 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $126,433 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.