salaryLouisville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Norfolk to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$147
👥 People living there
631,818
233,596
Commute to work
22.5 min
23 min
College degree
33.8%
33.5%
Own their home
60.7%
46.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $39,020 | +29% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $56,940 | +26% in Norfolk |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $98,890 | +22% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $61,870 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $129,090 | +17% in Norfolk |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $39,160 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $59,000 | $50,460 | -14% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $100,340 | +13% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $63,138 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $71,299 in Norfolk, 1% more in Louisville.