| | Covington, KY | Rio Rancho, NM | United States |
| Overall | 89.3 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.3 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Health | 108.3 | 80.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 50.6 | 87.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $169,800 | $310,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,170.0% | 9,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 95.6 | 99.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 86.7 | 106.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Covington 
8 Reviews
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
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
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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Reviews for Rio Rancho 
21 Reviews
I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on More
The pros:
-Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's More
Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho, More
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