salaryLouisville is 10% 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
$2,270
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$167
👥 People living there
280,262
631,818
Commute to work
25.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
48.2%
33.8%
Own their home
73.1%
60.7%
Below poverty line
5.3%
15.8%
Unemployment
3.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $30,180 | -37% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $45,160 | -27% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $63,220 | -26% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $81,390 | -21% in Louisville |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,460 | -17% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $74,680 | +17% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $131,750 | $110,270 | -16% in Louisville |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $84,850 | -16% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $54,052 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Louisville?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $72,097 in Louisville, 83% more in Gilbert.