salaryLouisville is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$155
👥 People living there
631,818
208,772
Commute to work
22.5 min
19.3 min
College degree
33.8%
30%
Own their home
60.7%
38.1%
Below poverty line
15.8%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $89,120 | +97% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $45,310 | +50% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $92,920 | +47% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $77,310 | +24% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $77,170 | +22% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $148,150 | +19% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $103,690 | +16% in Rochester |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $93,650 | +15% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $62,553 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Rochester?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $50,919 in Rochester, 42% more in Louisville.