Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Covington, Louisiana


The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 8.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $275,141 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Covington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Covington, LA
Compared to Chicago, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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