Covington, Kentucky vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 10.1% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $55,031 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Louisville
than in Covington, Kentucky
Covington, KY vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Covington, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher