salaryColumbus 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
$1,314
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$167
👥 People living there
203,711
631,818
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
30.5%
33.8%
Own their home
50.8%
60.7%
Below poverty line
19%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $47,410 | $74,680 | +58% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $30,180 | +45% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $102,650 | +32% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,910 | $46,830 | +27% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $63,220 | +26% in Louisville |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $58,930 | +26% in Louisville |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $56,520 | +25% in Louisville |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $59,000 | +24% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,539 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Louisville?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $72,097 in Louisville, 13% more in Louisville.