What is a pro or con of living in Covington, Washingtoncompared to Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

Transportation is 26% more expensive in Covington.

What salary do I need to live in Covington, Washington copmared to Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington should increase to $52,080 in Covington, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE vs. COVINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Covington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Washington is 4.2% more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,080 in Covington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Covington, Washington is more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
26% more expensive in Covington
than in Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Mountlake Terrace, WA vs. Covington, WA

Compared to Mountlake Terrace, Covington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

26.8% higher

Health

1.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Covington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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