Murray, Kentucky vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 6.0% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $52,991 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Covington
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Murray, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower