San Jose, California vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 54.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $45,814 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Covington
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Covington, LA
Compared to San Jose, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower