Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Covington, Louisiana


The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 20.0% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,976 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Covington
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Covington, LA
Compared to Evanston, Covington 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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