Springfield, Illinois vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 8.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,045 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Covington
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Springfield, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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