Covington, GA Cost of Living


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Covington cost of living score
96.9
Less expensive
3.1% lower
than the US average
2.5% higher
than the Georgia average
Covington, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% lower than the average for Georgia.

Covington, GA

Housing costs in Covington?
A typical home costs $287,500, which is 15.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.7% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Covington costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Covington?
To live comfortably in Covington, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $55,080 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Covington?
Covington, GA is an affordable place to live with a cost of living that is slightly below the national average. The cost of housing in Covington is generally quite low, with median home sale prices coming in at around $137,500. Renters can find plenty of options for one- and two-bedroom apartments and houses with prices ranging from about $650 to $1,200 per month. Groceries are also relatively inexpensive compared to the national average, and there are many great restaurants offering meals for under $15. On top of this, transportation costs are minimal as most errands can be completed on foot or by bike. All in all, Covington provides a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCovingtonGeorgiaUnited States
  96.994.5100.0
  95.195.5100
  103.899.8100.0
  69.482.4100.0
  $287,500$308,200$338,100
  98.9%103.2%100.0%
  116.8105.1100.0
  93.583.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Covington
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This county sucks. It is so small that you get ripped off by all of the utility company's. They overcharge the customers and do not provide alternative options for  More

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It might have continued to be a nice place to live if it were not for all those criminals and government money parasites within this city. We are forced to live here now  More

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Over 14 years ago

don't know why people would still want to live here it is too much like dekalb but with out the convience of being closer to atlanta. the schools are terrable the houses  More

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