8. Covington,
Ky.
Cost of Living Index: 87.4
Metro Population (including Cincinnati): 2,138,528
Median Household Income: $51,926
Average Home Price: $238,675
Although Covington is just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, the cost of
living in this Northern Kentucky city is lower than in its big-city neighbor.
Low housing, utility and transportation costs make Covington more affordable.