salaryLouisville is 12% 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
$2,087
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$167
👥 People living there
394,432
631,818
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.5 min
College degree
33.6%
33.8%
Own their home
62.4%
60.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $45,160 | -49% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $63,220 | -38% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $89,140 | -37% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $63,280 | -36% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $124,530 | -30% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $81,390 | -28% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $30,180 | -24% in Louisville |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $76,320 | -24% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,792 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Louisville?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $72,097 in Louisville, 32% more in Aurora.