salaryLouisville is 5% 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
$1,932
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$167
👥 People living there
979,539
631,818
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.5 min
College degree
59.6%
33.8%
Own their home
43.4%
60.7%
Below poverty line
12%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $89,140 | -24% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $45,160 | -23% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $63,220 | -23% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $81,390 | -23% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $46,830 | +22% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $63,280 | -21% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $74,680 | +19% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $124,530 | -19% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,946 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Louisville?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $72,097 in Louisville, 40% more in Austin.