Covington, Louisiana vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 19.5% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,381 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Abilene
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Covington, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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