Jefferson, OH vs Louisville, OH

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Jefferson, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Jefferson scores 77 compared to 72 for Louisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jefferson is $958/month compared to $842/month in Louisville — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Jefferson actually has lower median home values ($189,500 vs $192,700).

Median household income in Jefferson is $47,469 compared to $58,269 in Louisville (-18.5%). Louisville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Jefferson spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Louisville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 51.7°F). Louisville receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 37.1" in Jefferson.