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
$1,797
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$167
👥 People living there
291,467
631,818
Commute to work
22.3 min
22.5 min
College degree
57.3%
33.8%
Own their home
52.3%
60.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $63,280 | -32% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $74,680 | +24% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,750 | $46,830 | +24% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $89,140 | -22% in Louisville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $61,610 | +20% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $81,390 | -20% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $110,270 | -19% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $45,160 | +18% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $57,234 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Louisville?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $72,097 in Louisville, 22% more in Durham.