Waco, Texas vs. Covington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Kentucky is 3.3% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,648 in Covington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Kentucky is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Covington
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Covington, KY
Compared to Waco, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower