Covington, Kentucky vs. Needles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needles, California is 7.6% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $53,804 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Needles
than in Covington, Kentucky
Covington, KY vs. Needles, CA
Compared to Covington, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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