Louisville, KY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Louisville, Kentucky?
$3,660 / month
for a family, 32.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $43,920 for the year for a family.
$3,233 / month
for a single person, 32.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $38,800 for the year for a single person.

Louisville cost of living score
89.8
Less expensive
10.2% lower
than the US average
9.1% higher
than the Kentucky average
Louisville, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Louisville, KY

Housing costs in Louisville?
A typical home costs $229,700, which is 32.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2% more expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Louisville costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.7% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Louisville?
To live comfortably in Louisville, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Louisville?
Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky offers an impressive quality of life at a surprisingly affordable price point. With housing options ranging from single-family homes to luxury apartments - as well as special incentives offered by local businesses - there are plenty of ways to stick within your budget. Moreover, food and transportation costs remain quite low when compared with other US cities - making Louisville-Jefferson County an ideal destination if you're after value for your money.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLouisvilleKentuckyUnited States
    Unlock82.3100.0
  97.0  Unlock100.0
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  70.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,300$338,100
  92.8  Unlock100.0
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  90.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Louisville for 68 years it's one of the best cities to live in. The worse thing about Louisville is how much it has grown. Crime has increased in downtown  More

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Over 4 years ago

I spent a day in Louisville as a tourist. Horrible. Nothing to see. Kind of decrepited. I wished I'd skipped it  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love/miss Louisville! Not to big, not to small. JUST PERFECT!  More

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