salaryLouisville is 9% 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
$2,339
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$167
👥 People living there
215,536
631,818
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
26.9%
33.8%
Own their home
77.2%
60.7%
Below poverty line
10.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $74,680 | +44% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $45,160 | -25% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,490 | $46,830 | +22% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $102,650 | +21% in Louisville |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,000 | +21% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $30,180 | -18% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $63,220 | -18% in Louisville |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $56,520 | +15% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $54,563 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Louisville?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $72,097 in Louisville, 17% more in Cape Coral.