salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,544
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$167
👥 People living there
195,185
631,818
Commute to work
20.2 min
22.5 min
College degree
34.6%
33.8%
Own their home
46.6%
60.7%
Below poverty line
20.2%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Worker | $37,400 | $46,830 | +25% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $74,680 | +25% in Louisville |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $130,830 | +21% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $104,590 | $89,140 | -15% in Louisville |
| Medical Assistant | $38,880 | $44,450 | +14% in Louisville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $97,970 | +14% in Louisville |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $56,520 | +12% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $63,220 | +12% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Knoxville and Louisville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $60,327 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Louisville?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $72,097 in Louisville, 19% more in Louisville.