Columbus, Ohio vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 14.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $57,002 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Covington
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Columbus, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher