Relocation guide · Kentucky
Moving to Kentucky: Costs, Cities and Planning
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Kentucky (priced to Louisville, KY) models from $3,000–$4,000 from Chicago, IL, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,200–$9,600 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
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Moving to Kentucky at a glance
Cost to move to Kentucky from major cities
| From | Miles | Transit | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 770 | 2 to 5 days | $3,050–$4,100 | $4,450–$5,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,080 | 6 to 14 days | $4,950–$6,550 | $7,200–$9,600 |
| Chicago, IL | 335 | 1 to 3 days | $2,100–$2,800 | $3,000–$4,000 |
| Houston, TX | 930 | 2 to 5 days | $3,050–$4,100 | $4,450–$5,950 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,715 | 4 to 8 days | $4,550–$6,050 | $6,650–$8,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 690 | 2 to 5 days | $2,800–$3,750 | $4,050–$5,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,100 | 4 to 8 days | $3,450–$4,600 | $5,050–$6,750 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,050 | 6 to 14 days | $4,850–$6,500 | $7,100–$9,500 |
| Dallas, TX | 865 | 2 to 5 days | $2,900–$3,900 | $4,200–$5,600 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 710 | 2 to 5 days | $2,800–$3,750 | $4,050–$5,400 |
Local movers in Kentucky's main cities
| City | 2 bedroom local | Crew rate / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Lexington | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Meads | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Frankfort | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Mayfield | $1,325–$1,825 | $165 |
| Francisville | $1,350–$1,875 | $170 |
When moving to Kentucky is cheapest
For example, on a move from New York, NY to Louisville, a 3-bedroom models at $4,450–$5,950 October through April, $4,700–$6,250 in May or September and $5,000–$6,650 June through August. A container on that same example move models at $2,850–$3,800 against $4,450–$5,950 with full-service movers.
Planning a move to Kentucky
- Book interstate movers six to eight weeks ahead, earlier for summer dates.
- Get at least three written estimates from movers with a USDOT number.
- Decide what to sell or donate before the survey; you pay by weight.
- Update your address, transfer utilities and plan the vehicle registration and driver license change.
- Move medical, school and financial records yourself, not in the truck.
- Plan the first week: keys, parking for the truck and an essentials box.
Moving to Kentucky: common questions
How much does it cost to move to Kentucky?
Moving a 3-bedroom home to Kentucky (priced to Louisville, KY) models from $3,000–$4,000 from Chicago, IL, the cheapest of 10 major origin cities, up to $7,200–$9,600 from Los Angeles, CA, the most expensive. Transit runs 1 to 14 days.
What does a 2-bedroom move to Kentucky cost?
To Louisville, a 2-bedroom models at $2,100–$2,800 from Chicago and $4,950–$6,550 from Los Angeles.
When is the cheapest time of year for moving to Kentucky?
For example, a move from New York: a 3-bedroom models at $4,450–$5,950 October through April, $4,700–$6,250 in May or September and $5,000–$6,650 June through August.
Is a moving container cheaper than movers for moving to Kentucky?
For example, on a move from New York to Louisville, a 3-bedroom models at $4,450–$5,950 with full-service movers and $2,850–$3,800 by container, before your own loading labor.
What do local movers cost in Louisville?
A 2-bedroom local move in Louisville models at $1,325–$1,825, with a 3-person crew at $165 per hour.
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How these numbers are made
Costs use the same weight × distance model as our route pages, priced to Louisville, KY at its labor index of 0.93. We do not publish population, housing, tax or job statistics.
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