Covington, Washington vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 5.0% more expensive than Covington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,505 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Covington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Renton
than in Covington, Washington
Covington, WA vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Covington, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower