Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 11.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $102,208 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Covington
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Baton Rouge, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower