Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Covington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Virginia is 24.3% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,845 in Covington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Virginia is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Covington
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Covington, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower