St. Matthews, Kentucky vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 20.6% cheaper than St. Matthews, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $39,717 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Matthews, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than St. Matthews, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Covington
than in St. Matthews, Kentucky
St. Matthews, KY vs. Covington, KY
Compared to St. Matthews, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower