salaryLouisville is 15% 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
$2,666
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$167
👥 People living there
236,254
631,818
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.5 min
College degree
77.1%
33.8%
Own their home
41.3%
60.7%
Below poverty line
7.4%
15.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $89,140 | -43% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $124,530 | -36% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $30,180 | -34% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $45,160 | -33% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $81,390 | -32% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $110,270 | -29% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $63,280 | -27% in Louisville |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $76,320 | -25% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $51,288 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Louisville?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $72,097 in Louisville, 113% more in Arlington.