Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Covington, Louisiana


The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 16.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,631 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Covington
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Covington, LA
Compared to Columbia, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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