Athens, Ohio vs. Covington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Virginia is 13.7% cheaper than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,136 in Covington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Virginia is cheaper than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Covington
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Covington, VA
Compared to Athens, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher