salaryLouisville is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$167
👥 People living there
397,742
631,818
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.5 min
College degree
32.6%
33.8%
Own their home
54.3%
60.7%
Below poverty line
12.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $63,220 | -32% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $45,160 | -30% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $124,530 | -26% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $30,180 | +25% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $74,680 | +22% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $46,830 | +22% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $81,390 | -20% in Louisville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $97,970 | -20% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $54,171 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Louisville?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $72,097 in Louisville, 12% more in Arlington.