Kansas City, Missouri vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 12.1% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,030 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Covington
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Kansas City, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower