salaryLouisville is 4% 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
$1,881
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$167
👥 People living there
903,844
631,818
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.5 min
College degree
48%
33.8%
Own their home
51%
60.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $58,690 | $74,680 | +27% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $63,280 | -24% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $89,140 | -21% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $124,530 | -21% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,850 | $46,830 | +21% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $135,920 | $110,270 | -19% in Louisville |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $76,320 | -18% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $81,390 | -17% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $57,366 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Louisville?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $72,097 in Louisville, 23% more in Charlotte.