Covington, Louisiana vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 23.1% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,426 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Covington, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower