salaryLouisville is 18% 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
$2,109
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$167
👥 People living there
185,604
631,818
Commute to work
26.1 min
22.5 min
College degree
40.8%
33.8%
Own their home
54.1%
60.7%
Below poverty line
15%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale 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 | Fort Lauderdale | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $45,160 | -40% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $57,760 | $74,680 | +29% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $102,650 | +23% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $124,530 | -22% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,580 | $46,830 | +21% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $63,220 | -21% in Louisville |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $63,280 | -20% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | $110,270 | -17% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $48,920 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Louisville?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $72,097 in Louisville, 24% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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