Chicago, Illinois vs. Covington, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Ohio is 22.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,687 in Covington, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Covington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Covington, OH
Compared to Chicago, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower