Newark, New Jersey vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 19.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,106 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Covington
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Newark, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower