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
$2,279
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$167
👥 People living there
455,548
631,818
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
35.6%
33.8%
Own their home
41.2%
60.7%
Below poverty line
14.8%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach 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 | Long Beach | 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 Long Beach or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $49,174 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Louisville?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $72,097 in Louisville, 31% more in Long Beach.