Covington, TN Cost of Living


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Covington cost of living score
87.5
Less expensive
12.5% lower
than the US average
2.7% lower
than the Tennessee average
Covington, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.5% lower than the U.S. average and 2.7% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Covington, TN

Housing costs in Covington?
A typical home costs $156,600, which is 53.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.5% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Covington costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Covington?
To live comfortably in Covington, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Covington?
The cost of living in Covington, TN is relatively low when compared to other cities of similar size. It has a median home price of $167,700, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of $207,000. The cost of groceries and utilities are also generally lower than other areas. The city also benefits from having no sales tax on goods. With all these factors combined, it's easy to see why many individuals and families choose to make Covington their home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCovingtonTennesseeUnited States
  87.589.9100.0
  92.795.4100
  96.7100.4100.0
  39.279.4100.0
  $156,600$277,400$338,100
  96.3%96.7%100.0%
  109.590.2100.0
  87.084.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

lived in kc,la. miami, chicago, st louis, and memphis. would live anywhere but here in small town midsouth america. cost of living, climate, access to outdoors, but 45  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've been living in Covington since 2005 and it's nothing really special. I'm going to school here in 2010 and than i'm looking for another city, in another  More

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