HEAD TO HEAD
Louisville vs Richmond
Richmond leads Louisville on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Louisville, KY
wins 1 of 5 factors
Richmond, KY
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Louisville | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 88 | 89 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 80 | 89 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 62 | 74 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 44 | 50 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 89 ◆ | 9 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Louisville | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $283K | $268K |
| Typical rent | $1,385/mo | $1,157/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 14.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.05 kWh/m²/day | 4.27 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #46 | #373 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.