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
$1,849
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$167
👥 People living there
252,583
631,818
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.5 min
College degree
36.9%
33.8%
Own their home
74.4%
60.7%
Below poverty line
9.4%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $30,180 | -23% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $74,680 | +21% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $45,160 | -21% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,160 | $46,830 | +20% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $81,390 | -18% in Louisville |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,000 | +17% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $129,090 | $110,270 | -15% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $89,140 | -11% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $57,018 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Louisville?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $72,097 in Louisville, 43% more in Chesapeake.