Austin, Texas vs. Covington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Washington is 6.4% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,184 in Covington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Washington is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Covington
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Covington, WA
Compared to Austin, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher