salaryLouisville is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,278
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$96
👥 People living there
631,818
681,294
Commute to work
22.5 min
30 min
College degree
33.8%
64.2%
Own their home
60.7%
41.5%
Below poverty line
15.8%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $156,460 | +76% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $195,190 | +57% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $46,040 | +53% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $66,980 | +48% in Washington |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $119,170 | +46% in Washington |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $154,930 | +41% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,280 | $87,160 | +38% in Washington |
| Accountant | $76,320 | $102,140 | +34% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Washington cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $70,192 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Washington?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $118,495 in Washington, 39% more in Washington.