Covington, Kentucky vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 17.2% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $58,589 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Houston
than in Covington, Kentucky
Covington, KY vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Covington, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher