Covington, Louisiana vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 2.3% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,635 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Arlington
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Covington, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher