Charleston, West Virginia vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 0.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,556 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Covington
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Charleston, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower