Dallas, North Carolina vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 13.9% more expensive than Dallas, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,405 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Dallas, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Covington
than in Dallas, North Carolina
Dallas, NC vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Dallas, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher