salaryLouisville is 7% 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
$1,887
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$167
👥 People living there
179,898
631,818
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.5 min
College degree
38.5%
33.8%
Own their home
66.4%
60.7%
Below poverty line
9.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,868 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Louisville?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $72,097 in Louisville, 40% more in Aurora.