Covington, KY vs Shively, KY

Shively is moderately more affordable than Covington, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 76 compared to 70 for Shively, 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 $949/month compared to $847/month in Shively — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shively is more affordable at $139,200 median vs $167,900.

Median household income in Covington is $58,814 compared to $46,522 in Shively (+26.4%). 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 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Shively.