Covington, Louisiana vs. Gainesville, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Georgia is 5.4% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,964 in Gainesville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Georgia is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Gainesville, GA
Compared to Covington, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower