Covington, LA vs Slidell, LA

Slidell is moderately more affordable than Covington, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 98 compared to 91 for Slidell, 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 $1,374/month compared to $1,381/month in Slidell — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Covington has cheaper rent, Slidell actually has lower median home values ($207,800 vs $292,500).

Median household income in Covington is $73,809 compared to $66,657 in Slidell (+10.7%). 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 22.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Slidell.