salaryBrownsville is 8% 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
$1,204
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$167
👥 People living there
189,177
631,818
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.5 min
College degree
24.5%
33.8%
Own their home
61.7%
60.7%
Below poverty line
23.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Louisville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $46,850 | $74,680 | +59% in Louisville |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $56,520 | +59% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $46,830 | +45% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $30,180 | +44% in Louisville |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $62,440 | +36% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $63,280 | +34% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $102,650 | +32% in Louisville |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $42,220 | +31% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $64,954 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Louisville?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $72,097 in Louisville, 22% more in Louisville.
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