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
$2,597
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$167
👥 People living there
190,748
631,818
Commute to work
27.1 min
22.5 min
College degree
47.2%
33.8%
Own their home
35.2%
60.7%
Below poverty line
12.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
8.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $45,160 | -54% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $63,220 | -48% in Louisville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,610 | -40% in Louisville |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $84,850 | -37% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $124,530 | -36% in Louisville |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $81,390 | -34% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $110,270 | -31% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $89,140 | -29% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $49,174 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Louisville?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $72,097 in Louisville, 32% more in Glendale.