Chillicothe, OH vs Covington, KY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chillicothe
80
#95 nationally
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Chillicothe leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.9). Covington leads in median household income ($53,770 vs $50,839). Covington leads in walk score (42 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chillicothe, OH | Covington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#95) | 77.4 (#247) |
| Population | 21,895 | 40,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,000 | $222,725 |
| Median Household Income | $50,839 | $53,770 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.3 | R+21.7 |
B-
80 Score
Chillicothe, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$208,000
Population
21,895
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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C+
77.4 Score
Covington, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,725
Population
40,972
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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