salaryLouisville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$133
👥 People living there
631,818
481,031
Commute to work
22.5 min
23 min
College degree
33.8%
54%
Own their home
60.7%
50.7%
Below poverty line
15.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.5%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $114,940 | +29% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $78,980 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $98,800 | +21% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $132,770 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $60,540 | -19% in Raleigh |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $38,470 | -18% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $34,860 | +16% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $59,000 | $52,110 | -12% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $63,277 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $92,099 in Raleigh, 22% more in Raleigh.