Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Louisville is 18% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $61,486 in Louisville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Kentucky salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Louisville has a housing index of 77 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Louisville costs $210,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $240,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Louisville versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Louisville scores 96 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Louisville (93) are lower than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Louisville is $52,238 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Louisville.
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