Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Covington, Kentucky


The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 1.1% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,126 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in Covington
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Covington, KY
Compared to Bloomington, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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