No two moves are exactly alike. Timing, distance, number of boxes, and other factors will influence the cost of your Louisville move, but you can get a better idea by narrowing down the type of moving services you want to use.

Full-service movers are the most expensive, but most convenient route. This option costs an average of $9,060.¹ In contrast, moving van rentals are the most affordable, most hands-on option, costing an average of about $1,000. If you’re looking for flexibility, moving containers are a great choice, costing an average of $3,800.

Moving container costs in Louisville fluctuate depending on the size of the unit and the time of year. Based on national averages, most people spend $850 to $12,000 on a moving container, which breaks down to an average cost of $3 per mile.²

Yes, Louisville is a fairly affordable place to live. It ranks No. 36 on our list of The Best Cities for Minimum Wage Earners. The average monthly rental price is $1,879 and the average cost of monthly transportation is $314.³ These rates are lower than midsize cities like Nashville and Fort Worth, but higher than cities like Birmingham and Knoxville.

As Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville offers a wide variety of things to do, whether you’re a sports fanatic, foodie, or have young kids. The city is home to the famed Kentucky Derby and Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, as well as the Louisville Zoo, Waterfront Park, and Muhammad Ali Center.