Work. Life. Balance. Yes.
Ranked #4 city with the lowest cost of living by move.org, housing, utilities, and amenities are some of the most reasonable in the nation. A lower cost of living. A more affordable lifestyle. Better balance achieved.
Cost of Living
Want to see how Louisville stacks up to your current city? You can use this calculator to see what salary you would need to earn in Louisville to maintain your current quality of life here. We think you’ll be surprised at how much less you will need to earn here, and how improved your lifestyle will be in Louisville!
Housing & Real Estate
done right.
Is owning your own home something you never thought was possible? Well, in Louisville it is! Louisville is ranked in the 10 Best Cities to Buy an Affordable Home in 2025. With a median home cost of under $260,000, homeownership is a possibility for everyone.
Commute Times
More time enjoying your life!
Tired of spending hours on end commuting to and from work? With an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, getting around town is fast and easy, and you can get back to living your life instead of waiting to arrive. Learn more drive less.
Affordable In Every Way
Louisville’s cost of loving is 10.2% below the national average, with housing costs 32.1% lower. A family can live comfortably here on just $43,920 a year—freeing up your time and money for what really matters.
Find a job in lou
you can do it here.
Convinced yet? If you’re looking for a change of desk scenery, check out our Greater Louisville-only job board. You can search for full-time, part-time, temporary and startup jobs as well as Louisville internships.