Centralia, Illinois vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 34.9% more expensive than Centralia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,466 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Centralia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Covington
than in Centralia, Illinois
Centralia, IL vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Centralia, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher