salaryLouisville is 3% 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
$1,751
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$167
👥 People living there
198,535
631,818
Commute to work
19 min
22.5 min
College degree
41.6%
33.8%
Own their home
54%
60.7%
Below poverty line
16.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $30,180 | -30% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,130 | $46,830 | +30% in Louisville |
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $45,160 | -20% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $74,920 | $63,220 | -16% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $101,720 | $89,140 | -12% in Louisville |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,800 | $30,660 | -12% in Louisville |
| Medical Assistant | $39,890 | $44,450 | +11% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $92,600 | $102,650 | +11% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $58,448 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Louisville?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $72,097 in Louisville, 3% more in Grand Rapids.
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