Covington, Louisiana vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 19.9% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,061 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Waco
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Covington, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower