Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 11.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,159 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Covington
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Lafayette, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher