salaryLouisville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$142
👥 People living there
631,818
185,913
Commute to work
22.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
33.8%
24.1%
Own their home
60.7%
41.9%
Below poverty line
15.8%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $109,210 | +34% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $59,280 | +31% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $77,750 | +23% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $84,850 | $103,940 | +22% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $150,510 | +21% in Paradise |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $59,700 | -20% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $74,670 | +18% in Paradise |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $129,940 | +18% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $64,603 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Paradise?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $63,836 in Paradise, 13% more in Louisville.