Cost of Living Calculator - Covington, Louisiana vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 20.0% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,000 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Topeka
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Covington, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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