Covington, Louisiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 1.2% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $101,218 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Covington, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower