Covington, IN vs Scottsburg, IN

Scottsburg is moderately more affordable than Covington, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 71 compared to 67 for Scottsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Covington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covington is $841/month compared to $786/month in Scottsburg — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scottsburg is more affordable at $123,900 median vs $162,100.

Median household income in Covington is $54,962 compared to $38,027 in Scottsburg (+44.5%). While Covington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Covington spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Scottsburg.