Boston, Massachusetts vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 46.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,503 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Covington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Boston, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.7% lower