How expensive is Louisville compared to the rest of United States?

Louisville ranks #249 out of 558 cities globally. It is 11.8% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 30.1 and local purchasing power is 163.0.

What is the average rent in Louisville?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Louisville city centre costs approximately USD 1,557 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 965 (saving 38%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 1,963.

Is Louisville affordable to live in?

Louisville is affordable overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very strong.

Louisville Cost of Living 2026: rent $1,557/mo, −12% vs country avg

Preços de Arrendamento

Preços de Renda em Louisville

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 1,557/mo	USD 965/mo	38%
3 Quartos	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

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

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

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$15.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$72.50	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cheap meal

$15.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$72.50

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$11.00	1 source
Gym membership	$21.60	1 source

Cinema ticket

$11.00

Gym membership

$21.60

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.82	1 source
Taxi start	$2.75	1 source
Monthly pass	$50.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.82

Taxi start

$2.75

Monthly pass

$50.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$96.30	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$41.68	1 source

Sport shoes (Nike)

$96.30

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$41.68

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$191.47	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$191.47

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

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

-11.8% Affordable

Renda

-12.3% Affordable

Supermercado

-6.3% Average

Restaurantes

-15.6% Affordable

Poder de Compra

+20.3% Very strong

Viver em Louisville: O Que Esperar

Louisville é affordable pelos padrões globais (classificada #249 de 558 cidades). Está 11.8% mais barato que a média de United States, com base em 80 cidades.

Os mantimentos são average, enquanto comer fora é affordable. Restaurants oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Groceries é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é forte — os residentes podem pagar mais bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.

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