Covington, TN vs Tullahoma, TN

Covington is moderately more affordable than Tullahoma, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 73 compared to 77 for Tullahoma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tullahoma 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 $866/month in Tullahoma — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tullahoma has cheaper rent, Covington actually has lower median home values ($163,900 vs $228,800).

Median household income in Covington is $43,512 compared to $60,855 in Tullahoma (-28.5%). While Tullahoma 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 17.1% in Tullahoma.