salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,277
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$167
👥 People living there
366,097
631,818
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.5 min
College degree
22.4%
33.8%
Own their home
41.7%
60.7%
Below poverty line
30.6%
15.8%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Louisville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $45,160 | -28% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $63,220 | -21% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $46,830 | +21% in Louisville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $61,610 | -19% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $74,680 | +19% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $30,180 | -17% in Louisville |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $62,440 | -12% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $63,280 | -11% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Cleveland and Louisville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $59,458 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Louisville?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $72,097 in Louisville, 39% more in Louisville.