Covington, Louisiana vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 1.0% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,492 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Durham
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Covington, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower