Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Covington, Kentucky


The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 28.5% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,746 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Covington
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Covington, KY
Compared to Cary, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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