Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 7.4% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $698,201 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Covington
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher