Covington, TN vs Sevierville, TN

Covington is moderately more affordable than Sevierville, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 73 compared to 83 for Sevierville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sevierville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covington is $910/month compared to $1,000/month in Sevierville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Covington is more affordable at $163,900 median vs $264,000.

Median household income in Covington is $43,512 compared to $55,106 in Sevierville (-21%). While Sevierville 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 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Sevierville.