What is a pro or con of living in Covington, Kentuckycompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in Covington.

What salary do I need to live in Covington, Kentucky copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Houston, Texas could decrease to $42,670 in Covington, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUSTON vs. COVINGTON
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Houston, Texas vs. Covington, Kentucky

Q: Is it expensive to live in Covington, Kentucky compared to Houston, Texas?

Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Houston, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 14.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,670 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Covington
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Covington, KY

Compared to Houston, Covington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

19.7% lower

Health

13.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% lower

Cost of Food

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