Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 22.8% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $92,113 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Covington
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Owensboro, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher