Covington, KY Cost of Living


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Covington cost of living score
89.3
Less expensive
10.7% lower
than the US average
8.5% higher
than the Kentucky average
Covington, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.7% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Covington, KY

Housing costs in Covington?
A typical home costs $169,800, which is 49.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.6% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Covington costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.8% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Covington?
To live comfortably in Covington, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Covington?
Covington, KY is an affordable place to live. The average cost of living in Covington is lower than the US average, making it an attractive choice for those looking to stretch their budget. Rent prices tend to be very reasonable, with a one bedroom apartment costing around $650 per month. Groceries are also fairly inexpensive; basic items are available for under $5 at most stores. Transportation costs remain low as well due to the city's close proximity to Cincinnati and other major cities in the region. All in all, Covington is an affordable city to live in and has plenty of amenities available for its residents to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCovingtonKentuckyUnited States
  89.382.3100.0
  97.394.2100
  108.3102.2100.0
  50.656.9100.0
  $169,800$194,300$338,100
  91.7%92.9%100.0%
  95.689.1100.0
  86.777.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Over 12 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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