($1,475) Movers From Sacramento, CA to Louisville, KY

What to know before moving from Sacramento to Louisville

Moving from Sacramento to Louisville means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Sacramento than in Louisville, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Sacramento compares to Louisville so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Louisville are 34% lower than in Sacramento, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Louisville.
  Home prices in Louisville are 49.1% lower than in Sacramento.
• Income in Louisville is 11.6% lower than in Sacramento, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Louisville include Texas Roadhouse, Humana, and Kindred Healthcare.
• The cost of living for a single person in Louisville is 29.9% lower than in Sacramento. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Louisville is 26.8% lower than in Sacramento.
• The unemployment rate in Louisville is 35.06% lower than in Sacramento.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Louisville, since the city’s sales taxes in Louisville are 31.43% lower than in Sacramento.
• One perk of moving to Louisville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 69.92% lower than in Sacramento.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,103.16 in Louisville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Sacramento.

How life is different in Sacramento vs. Louisville

• Louisville's population is about 49% greater than Sacramento.
• Louisville's public transportation has a similar score to Sacramento.
• Louisville is more walkable than Sacramento with a score of 91 out of 100 vs Sacramento's 49 out of 100.
• With a score of 79 out of 100, Louisville is more bike-friendly than Sacramento, which has a score of 67 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Louisville's crime rate is higher than Sacramento with a score of 56.68 compared to Sacramento's 49.21. This means that Louisville neighborhoods are safer than 56.68% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Sacramento neighborhoods are safer than 49.21%.
• Louisville is considered to be less safe than Sacramento with a score of 43.32 vs Sacramento's 50.79.
• Air quality in Louisville is good, and in Sacramento it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your Sacramento vs. Louisville move

• Weather: Louisville has seasonal extremes in both temperature and precipitation are not uncommon during early spring and late fall; severe weather is not uncommon, with occasional tornado outbreaks in the region. Winter typically brings a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, with occasional heavy snowfall and icing. Be sure to check your weather app to avoid inclement weather during your move.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Movers in Kentucky are licensed and regulated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) – Division of Motor Carriers. Moving companies that operate within the state must carry adequate cargo insurance and file public tariffs detailing the services they offer and the cost for each. The KYTC can assist consumers with resolving disputes with movers, but only after a customer makes a formal written complaint. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kentucky moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Kentucky does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Louisville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Choose Released Value Protection for free, basic coverage from movers at 60 cents per pound. For comprehensive protection matching your items' full value, consult your moving company for alternative options or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Louisville

Now that you've decided to make the move to "City of Beautiful Churches", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Louisville.

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