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
$3,405
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$167
👥 People living there
311,690
631,818
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.5 min
College degree
70.6%
33.8%
Own their home
44.5%
60.7%
Below poverty line
10.8%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine 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 | Irvine | 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 Irvine or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $49,174 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Louisville?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $72,097 in Louisville, 105% more in Irvine.