Covington, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Covington, Washington?
$9,120 / month
for a family, 68.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $109,440 for the year for a family.
$6,733 / month
for a single person, 41.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $80,800 for the year for a single person.

Covington cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Covington, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Covington, WA

Housing costs in Covington?
A typical home costs $571,200, which is 68.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.8% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Covington costs $2,360 per month, which is 65.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Covington?
To live comfortably in Covington, Washington, a minimum annual income of $109,440 for a family, and $80,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Covington?
The cost of living in Covington, WA is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for the city is 86.7, which is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average. Rent in Covington is 11% lower than the U.S. average and groceries are 4% lower than the national average. The price of utilities such as electricity, gas, and water is also 3% lower than the U.S. average making it an attractive option for people looking for an affordable place to live in Washington State.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCovingtonWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  102.9  Unlock100.0
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  187.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  73.5  Unlock100.0
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  150.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

The City of Covington is rich in small town character and beautiful natural environment. It is family-oriented, safe, and pedestrian-friendly town that is rapidly  More

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Over 17 years ago

Covington is relatively safe. Our idea of crime is when someone drives on the park grass. We had a rash of vehicle thefts a couple of years ago, but they caught the  More

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