Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Below the national average, an affordable river city with bourbon and basketball.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 90
Median 2BR rent: $1,300/mo
Housing: 84 vs 100
Groceries: 95 vs 100
Utilities: 102 vs 100
Transportation: 96 vs 100
Healthcare: 96 vs 100
Louisville offers bourbon culture, a walkable core, and affordable housing in bluegrass country. Below-average costs make it a strong value among mid-size metros.