Louisville, Kentucky
In Louisville, Kentucky, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.88 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.19 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,361, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Louisville's cost-of-living index of 87 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.88
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,361
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.50
Combo meal
Electricity
14.27¢
per kWh · ~$128/mo
Car Insurance
$190/mo
$2,280/yr
Median Household Income
$67,849
33.5% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.86 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.24 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.27 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.74 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.80 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.16 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.00 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.29 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.66 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.53 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.11 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.03 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.56 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.22 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.91 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.94 | $4.86 | +23.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.85 | $7.24 | +23.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.38 | $6.27 | +16.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.34 | $1.74 | +29.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.94 | $4.80 | +21.8% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.97 | $11.16 | +40.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.46 | $5.00 | +44.5% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.60 | $4.29 | +19.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.05 | $4.66 | +15.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.04 | $2.53 | +24.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.64 | $2.11 | +28.7% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.95 | $7.03 | +42.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.90 | $4.56 | +16.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.59 | $6.22 | +35.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.70 | $7.91 | +38.8% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.50
Casual Dining
$17.22
Monthly Spend
$276.64
+4.22% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.02
$9.71
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $6.80
$10.49
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $7.28
$10.88
+49.5%Starbucks
2022: $3.21
$4.46
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Average 1BR: $1,116/mo · 2BR: $1,606/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
482k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,371
$71k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$68k
household median
Employment by Sector — Louisville
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$69k/yr
~$70k/yr
~$76k/yr
~$86k/yr
~$32k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 21111
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,939/wk · $101k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$610/wk · $32k/yr
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