salaryLouisville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$162
👥 People living there
631,818
401,618
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.8 min
College degree
33.8%
45.7%
Own their home
60.7%
50.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $59,660 | +32% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $52,000 | -30% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $37,070 | +23% in Tampa |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $37,570 | -20% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $75,710 | +20% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $75,210 | +19% in Tampa |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $130,450 | +18% in Tampa |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $95,870 | +18% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $65,039 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Tampa?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $81,400 in Tampa, 11% more in Tampa.