Covington, Louisiana vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 17.1% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,208 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Covington, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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