Dallas, Texas vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 19.3% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,446 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Covington
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Dallas, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower