Moving to Louisville, KY
City Overview
Cost of Living
89
Avg Temperature
46°–66°F
State Income Tax
4.0%
Population
633K
Bourbon, horse racing, and a thriving local food scene make Louisville a Southern gem with Midwestern sensibility. The Derby is a citywide celebration, and the neighborhoods each have distinct personality.
Average Moving Costs to Louisville
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 649 mi | $2,460–$3,841 | $1,155–$2,293 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,826 mi | $3,057–$4,840 | $1,820–$3,120 |
| Chicago, IL | 269 mi | $2,124–$3,331 | $940–$2,027 |
| Houston, TX | 804 mi | $2,395–$3,781 | $1,242–$2,402 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,505 mi | $2,812–$4,455 | $1,639–$2,894 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 580 mi | $2,308–$3,626 | $1,115–$2,245 |
| San Antonio, TX | 950 mi | $2,465–$3,898 | $1,325–$2,505 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,799 mi | $3,034–$4,802 | $1,805–$3,101 |
| Dallas, TX | 726 mi | $2,367–$3,731 | $1,198–$2,347 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,961 mi | $3,199–$5,050 | $1,896–$3,215 |
Neighborhoods in Louisville
The Highlands
A popular neighborhood in Louisville, KY for newcomers and residents alike.
NuLu
A popular neighborhood in Louisville, KY for newcomers and residents alike.
Germantown
A popular neighborhood in Louisville, KY for newcomers and residents alike.
Crescent Hill
A popular neighborhood in Louisville, KY for newcomers and residents alike.
Old Louisville
A popular neighborhood in Louisville, KY for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Louisville
Cost of Living Index
11% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,000/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,200/mo
Moving to Louisville from These Cities
From New York, NY
649 miles
Full-Service
$2,460–$3,841
From Los Angeles, CA
1,826 miles
Full-Service
$3,057–$4,840
From Chicago, IL
269 miles
Full-Service
$2,124–$3,331
From Houston, TX
804 miles
Full-Service
$2,395–$3,781
From Phoenix, AZ
1,505 miles
Full-Service
$2,812–$4,455
From Philadelphia, PA
580 miles
Full-Service
$2,308–$3,626
From San Antonio, TX
950 miles
Full-Service
$2,465–$3,898
From San Diego, CA
1,799 miles
Full-Service
$3,034–$4,802
From Dallas, TX
726 miles
Full-Service
$2,367–$3,731
From San Jose, CA
1,961 miles
Full-Service
$3,199–$5,050
From Austin, TX
878 miles
Full-Service
$2,466–$3,889
From Jacksonville, FL
595 miles
Full-Service
$2,280–$3,593