Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 19.1% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $40,427 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Covington
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Valparaiso, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower