Meridian, Idaho vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 16.9% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $41,561 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Covington
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Meridian, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher