Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Covington, Louisiana


The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 29.8% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,657 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Covington
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Covington, LA
Compared to Alexandria, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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