Covington, Louisiana vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 12.3% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $65,788 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbus
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Covington, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower