St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 1.9% cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,581 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Covington
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Covington, LA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower