Best Arlington to Louisville Movers

How Much Do Arlington to Louisville Movers Cost?

Moving 891 miles from Arlington, TX to Louisville, KY will typically cost between $2,500 and $6,000 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 Arlington. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Louisville from Arlington 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 Arlington to Louisville moving option

Hire local Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, TX to Louisville, KY long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

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

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 26 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Arlington and Louisville areas.

From these 26 companies, we analyzed a total of 10,650 reviews dating all the way back to July 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 16 state and federal moving licenses from these 26 companies and 128 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~10,000 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 2,334 Arlington 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 Evolution Moving Company Fort Worth) vs older more established companies (like King Moving Company).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Arlington 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.

8.25/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 5,416 reviews

Punctuality

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

7.92/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 1,781 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.61/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 974 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.22/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 1,747 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.03/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 600 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.45/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 2,355 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

8.92/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 3,170 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

7.99/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 5,467 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.11/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 3,167 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.29/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 625 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.82/10 avg (Arlington & Louisville combined) from 2,584 reviews

From Arlington to Louisville: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Arlington in Arlington & NuLu in Louisville are both known for their local eateries & arts district
• Arlington's Viridian neighborhood & Louisville's Middletown both share a master-planned upscale suburb
• If you're moving from Meadowbrook, check out St. Matthews in the Louisville area for family-friendly parks & good schools
• Do you enjoy South Arlington's affordable suburban, diverse community? You're sure to love Park DuValle
• Move from East Arlington to Cherokee Triangle and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: historic homes and tree-lined streets
• Six Points & Clifton are both known for their walkable, artsy vibe & historic feel
• Arlington's Lincoln Square neighborhood & Louisville's Crescent Hill neighborhood both have a village atmosphere, cafes & boutiques

Pros and Cons of Moving from Arlington to Louisville

ConsArlington, TX

• Hot summers
• Fewer parks
• Limited cultural scenes
• Higher crime rates
• Longer commutes

ProsLouisville, KY

• Milder summers
• More green spaces
• Diverse cultural events
• Lower crime rates
• Shorter commutes

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Louisville, KY

• Narrower job market
• Fewer sports options
• Smaller homes
• Higher cost of living
• Less diverse cuisine

Arlington, TX

• Better job market
• More sports teams
• Larger homes
• Lower cost of living
• Variety of restaurants

Pros of moving from Arlington to Louisville

• Say goodbye to hot summers and hello to milder summers
• Look forward to moving away from fewer parks and moving to Louisville with more green spaces
• Swap the limited cultural scenes of Arlington for diverse cultural events in Louisville
• Get ready for lower crime rates in Louisville

Cons of moving from Arlington to Louisville

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a better job market in Arlington to live with a narrower job market in Louisville
• You'll lose out on the pro of more sports teams and have to settle for the con of fewer sports options
• Time to bid farewell to larger homes and get used to smaller homes in Louisville
• Swap a lower cost of living for a higher cost of living

Arlington vs. Louisville: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Arlington to Louisville, you will be trading the iconic Texas BBQ brisket of Arlington for the equally delicious Hot Brown of Louisville. And while the locals in Arlington rave about their flavorful Chicken Fried Steak 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 BBQ jackfruit they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Hot Brown of Louisville. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Arlington eateries like Pecan Lodge, Jambo's BBQ Shack, and J. Gilligan's Bar and Grill. After the boxes are unpacked in Louisville, don't wait too long before making your way to Louisville's acclaimed eateries like The Brown Hotel, Jack Fry's, and 610 Magnolia.

When comparing lifestyles, Louisville shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Arlington. Food truck fans will discover a less desirable selection in Louisville compared to what you are used to in Arlington. 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 Arlington favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Restaurant 506, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, and Taste of Europe in Arlington, we're sure you'll love Jack Fry's, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar, and The Silver Dollar in Louisville. See our Louisville restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Arlington hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Prince Lebanese Grill, head to Saffron's Persian Restaurant on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Arlington and Louisville

• The Ranch architecture that Arlington is known for will be replaced with the Victorian architecture typical of Louisville.
• Compared to Arlington's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to sports venues, Louisville real estate listings often highlight features like historic charm and proximity to parks.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Louisville is more walkable than Arlington.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Louisville is more bike-friendly than Arlington.
• Louisville has more of an urban feel than Arlington.
• Louisville housing costs are 26% less expensive than they are in Arlington with a median home price of $238,102 compared to Arlington’s $320,330.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Louisville have increased by 37% compared to a 53% increase in Arlington.
• Rent in Louisville is 15.48% more affordable than in Arlington.

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 Arlington and Louisville

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Arlington to Louisville. Louisville gets 17% fewer sunshine days than Arlington.
• Louisville has higher humidity and a lower average UV index compared to Arlington.
• Say goodbye to the possible tornadoes and hail in Arlington, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and flooding in Louisville.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Louisville is 6 degrees colder than in Arlington.
• The average winter lows are 9 degrees colder than they are in Arlington.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Louisville. Louisville receives 6 more inches of rain compared to Arlington.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Arlington and Louisville

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Louisville tend to earn about 5% less than in Arlington
• The COLI in Louisville is 12% lower than what you are used to living in Arlington
• Bummer... By moving from TX to KY, you'll now have a state income tax of 5%
• The affluence in Louisville is moderate to low compared to moderate in Arlington
• The poverty level is higher in Louisville compared to lower in Arlington
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Arlington and moderate to high in Louisville

Political and Religious Climate in Arlington vs. Louisville

• Arlington tends to lean Conservative in its political climate
• Louisville, on the other hand, is often described as lean Liberal
• Louisville's religious environment can be described as diverse, notably Catholic and Protestant
• Arlington's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as evangelical Protestant

Arlington vs. Louisville Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Woohoo! Expect to spend about 15% less time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Louisville compared to your Arlington daily drive. That's an annual savings of 2,080 minutes freely earned!
• You can expect traffic in Louisville to be better than it is in Arlington.
• Public transit is more readily available in Louisville.