Seattle, Washington vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 51.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,424 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Covington
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Seattle, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% lower