salaryLouisville is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$105
👥 People living there
631,818
195,300
Commute to work
22.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
33.8%
32.3%
Own their home
60.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $85,170 | +89% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $54,780 | +82% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $105,090 | +68% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $97,200 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $84,850 | $130,310 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $123,100 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $156,000 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $121,050 | +36% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $67,959 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $87,723 in Vancouver, 18% more in Vancouver.