Cost of Living Calculator - Covington, Louisiana vs Mesquite, Texas


The cost of living in Mesquite, Texas is 0.7% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $198,579 in Mesquite, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Texas is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs Mesquite, TX
Compared to Covington, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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