salaryEl Paso 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
$1,246
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$167
👥 People living there
680,130
631,818
Commute to work
23.4 min
22.5 min
College degree
28.1%
33.8%
Own their home
60.8%
60.7%
Below poverty line
18.4%
15.8%
Unemployment
6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Louisville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $53,560 | $74,680 | +39% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $30,180 | +38% in Louisville |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $56,520 | +33% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,550 | $46,830 | +32% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $102,650 | +30% in Louisville |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $62,440 | +30% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $63,280 | +25% in Louisville |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $58,930 | +25% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Louisville cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $62,110 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Louisville?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $72,097 in Louisville, 11% more in Louisville.