Melbourne, Florida vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 4.3% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $69,597 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Covington
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Melbourne, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher