salaryLouisville is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$109
👥 People living there
631,818
754,195
Commute to work
22.5 min
26 min
College degree
33.8%
68.4%
Own their home
60.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
15.8%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.5%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $101,090 | +124% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $57,280 | +90% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $115,120 | +82% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,610 | $102,920 | +67% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $133,740 | +64% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $146,030 | +64% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $101,780 | +63% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $102,170 | +61% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $71,642 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Seattle?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $133,583 in Seattle, 46% more in Seattle.