Best Salem to Louisville Movers

How Much Do Salem to Louisville Movers Cost?

Moving 2,390 miles from Salem, OR to Louisville, KY will typically cost between $4,000 and $9,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Louisville that already have a booked job heading from Louisville to Salem. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Louisville from Salem entirely empty. If you can find a Louisville moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Salem to Louisville moving option

Hire local Salem movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Louisville movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Salem to Louisville move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Salem to Louisville movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Salem, OR to Louisville, KY long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Salem to Louisville moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 22 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Salem and Louisville areas.

From these 22 companies, we analyzed a total of 9,746 reviews dating all the way back to October 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 14 state and federal moving licenses from these 22 companies and 112 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~9,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 2,126 Salem to Louisville moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Comfortable Moving) vs older more established companies (like All Service Moving).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Salem to Louisville moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.62/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 5,512 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.25/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 1,647 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.88/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 723 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.52/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 1,654 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.24/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 422 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.64/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 2,301 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.08/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 3,350 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.37/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 5,516 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.52/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 3,083 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.56/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 440 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.27/10 avg (Salem & Louisville combined) from 2,473 reviews

From Salem to Louisville: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• South Salem in Salem & St. Matthews in Louisville are both known for their suburban residential areas with shopping centers
• Salem's West Salem neighborhood & Louisville's Beechmont both share suburban hillside areas with parks
• If you're moving from Downtown Salem, check out Downtown Louisville in the Louisville area for the business district with government offices
• Do you enjoy Northeast Salem's historic residential neighborhood with parks? You're sure to love Crescent Hill
• Move from Southeast Salem to Anchorage and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: rural edge with large lots and greenery
• Highland & The Highlands are both known for their historic tree-lined streets and walkability
• Salem's Sunnyslope neighborhood & Louisville's Clifton neighborhood both have hilltop views with a quiet residential feel
• If you're moving from Liberty Road, look into St. Matthews for the busy retail corridor with big-box stores
• Do you cherish living in Fairview's river-adjacent wooded residential area? Move into Anchorage for something similar
• The similar vibes of Mission District & Germantown are both known for their historic homes in a walkable neighborhood

Pros and Cons of Moving from Salem to Louisville

ConsSalem, OR

• Lesser job opportunities
• Smaller cultural scene
• Higher state income tax
• Relatively quiet nightlife
• Less diverse cuisine

ProsLouisville, KY

• More job options
• Larger cultural scene
• Lower state income tax
• Vibrant nightlife
• More diverse cuisine

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Louisville, KY

• Fewer natural landscapes
• Humid summers
• Higher cost of living
• More traffic
• Less intimate community

Salem, OR

• Access to nature
• Mild summers
• Lower cost of living
• Less traffic
• Close-knit community

Pros of moving from Salem to Louisville

• Say goodbye to lesser job opportunities and hello to more job options
• Look forward to moving away from a smaller cultural scene and moving to Louisville with a larger cultural scene
• Swap the higher state income tax of Salem for a lower state income tax in Louisville
• Get ready for vibrant nightlife in Louisville

Cons of moving from Salem to Louisville

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from access to nature in Salem to live with fewer natural landscapes in Louisville
• You'll lose out on the pro of mild summers and have to settle for the con of humid summers
• Time to bid farewell to a lower cost of living and get used to a higher cost of living in Louisville
• Swap less traffic for more traffic

Salem vs. Louisville: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Salem to Louisville, you will be trading the iconic Marionberry pie of Salem for the equally delicious Hot Brown sandwich of Louisville. And while the locals in Salem rave about their flavorful grilled salmon and sumptuous tacos, Louisville residents know they have tasty fried chicken and burgoo to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the tempeh bowl they've grown to love, they can get ready for the seitan wings of Louisville. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Salem eateries like Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro, Bentley's Grill, and The Kitchen on Court Street. After the boxes are unpacked in Louisville, don't wait too long before making your way to Louisville's acclaimed eateries like Jack Fry's, 610 Magnolia, and Proof on Main.

When comparing lifestyles, Louisville shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Salem. Food truck fans will discover a less desirable selection in Louisville compared to what you are used to in Salem. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Louisville.

Discover Louisville Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Louisville is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Salem favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Word of Mouth Bistro, Bentley's Grill, and Christo's Pizzeria in Salem, we're sure you'll love Wild Eggs, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, and Impellizzeri's Pizza in Louisville. See our Louisville restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Salem hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Busick Court Restaurant, head to Toast on Market on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Salem and Louisville

• The Northwest/Craftsman architecture that Salem is known for will be replaced with the Colonial/Shotgun architecture typical of Louisville.
• Compared to Salem's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious backyards and green views, Louisville real estate listings often highlight features like proximity to parks and modern amenities.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Louisville is more walkable than Salem.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike; Louisville is less bike-friendly than Salem.
• Louisville has more of an urban feel than Salem.
• Louisville housing costs are 44% less expensive than they are in Salem, with a median home price of $238,102 compared to Salem’s $427,534.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Louisville have increased by 37% compared to a 44% increase in Salem.
• Rent in Louisville is 15.22% more affordable than in Salem.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Louisville, KY

1. Old Louisville: You'll love the extensive sidewalks and nearby Central Park, which make for great places to walk and play with your furry friends.
2. Crescent Hill: This neighborhood offers easy access to pet-friendly businesses and nearby parks, perfect for an active day out with your pets.
3. The Highlands: With a variety of pet-friendly cafes and Cherokee Park nearby, you can enjoy a lively, social experience with your pets.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Salem and Louisville

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Salem to Louisville. Louisville gets 35% more sunshine days than Salem.
• Louisville has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Salem.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and floods in Salem, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and floods in Louisville.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Louisville is 7 degrees warmer than in Salem.
• The average winter lows are 8 degrees colder than they are in Salem.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Louisville. Louisville receives 5 more inches of rain compared to Salem.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Salem and Louisville

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Louisville tend to earn about 11% less than those in Salem
• The COLI in Louisville is 21% lower than what you are used to living in Salem
• The state income tax in KY is 5.0 compared to 9.9 in OR
• The affluence in Louisville is moderate compared to moderate affluence in Salem
• The poverty level is moderate in Louisville compared to high poverty in Salem
• In terms of homelessness, it is significant in Salem and considerable in Louisville

Political and Religious Climate in Salem vs. Louisville

• Salem tends to lean Liberal in its political climate
• Louisville, on the other hand, is often described as moderately Liberal
• Louisville's religious environment can be described as a strong Christian majority, especially Baptist
• Salem's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as a mixed religious landscape with a Christian majority

Salem vs. Louisville Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Bummer! Looks like you might end up spending about 4% more time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Louisville compared to your Salem commute. That's 520 minutes lost each year in a car.
• You can expect traffic in Louisville to be worse than it is in Salem.
• Public transit is less readily available in Louisville.