salaryLouisville is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$127
👥 People living there
631,818
528,706
Commute to work
22.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
33.8%
37.1%
Own their home
60.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
15.8%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $94,080 | +108% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $84,850 | $171,460 | +102% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $111,460 | +76% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,610 | $103,390 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $122,540 | +51% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $178,540 | +43% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,900 | $172,010 | +40% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $44,450 | $61,970 | +39% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $68,765 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $94,176 in Sacramento, 23% more in Sacramento.