🇺🇸 KY, United States · #249 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Louisville

11.8% below the United States average

Ranked #249 of 558 cities · More expensive than 55.4% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Louisville

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,557/mo USD 965/mo 38%
3-Bedroom USD 1,963/mo USD 1,930/mo 38%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Louisville

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Groceries

Apples (1kg)
$5.50
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)
$2.84
Bread (500g)
$3.62
Local cheese (1kg)
$15.59
Chicken (1kg)
$11.99
Cigarettes (Marlboro)
$9.00
Milk (1L)
$0.67
Wine (mid-range)
$15.30
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Restaurants

Draft beer (0.5L)
$6.00
Cheap meal
$15.00
Mid-range dinner (2 people)
$72.50
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Leisure

Cinema ticket
$11.00
Gym membership
$21.60
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Transportation

Gasoline (1L)
$0.82
Taxi start
$2.75
Monthly pass
$50.00
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Clothing & Shoes

Sport shoes (Nike)
$96.30
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)
$41.68

Utilities

Basic utilities (85m²)
$191.47

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-11.8% Affordable
Rent
-12.3% Affordable
Groceries
-6.3% Average
Restaurants
-15.6% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+20.3% Very strong

Living in Louisville: What to Expect

Louisville is affordable by global standards (ranked #249 of 558 cities). It is 11.8% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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