Roanoke, Virginia vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 18.0% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $117,964 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Covington
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Roanoke, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher