Cost of Living Calculator - Covington, Louisiana vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 42.6% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,324 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Salinas
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Covington, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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