Covington, Louisiana vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 124.8% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,175 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Covington, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.8% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.0% higher
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  49.0% higher