salaryLouisville is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$143
👥 People living there
631,818
310,178
Commute to work
22.5 min
32.6 min
College degree
33.8%
19.7%
Own their home
60.7%
24.4%
Below poverty line
15.8%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.5%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $106,420 | +136% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $157,000 | +76% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $208,880 | +68% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $105,540 | +67% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $100,520 | +59% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $47,610 | +58% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,610 | $96,900 | +57% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $166,830 | +51% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Newark cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $72,564 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Newark?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $56,147 in Newark, 28% more in Louisville.