Dayton, Ohio vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 14.6% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $85,970 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Covington
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Dayton, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower