Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Covington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Virginia is 44.3% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $27,868 in Covington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Virginia is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Covington
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Covington, VA
Compared to Hackensack, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  57.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower