Covington, Louisiana vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 1.5% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $31,513 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Boone
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Covington, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower