salaryLouisville is 9% 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
$1,789
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$167
👥 People living there
545,970
631,818
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.5 min
College degree
25.5%
33.8%
Own their home
50.1%
60.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $45,160 | -43% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $63,220 | -37% in Louisville |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $84,850 | -32% in Louisville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $122,900 | -26% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $124,530 | -23% in Louisville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,610 | -22% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $81,390 | -20% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,310 | $46,830 | +19% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $54,665 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Louisville?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $72,097 in Louisville, 6% more in Fresno.