Covington, KY vs Daly City, CA
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.
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Daly City
63.6
#1754 nationally
Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 204). Daly City leads in median household income ($114,910 vs $53,770). Daly City leads in walk score (66 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Daly City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 63.6 (#1754) |
| Population | 40,972 | 99,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $1,137,024 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $114,910 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+50.3 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Daly City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,137,024
Population
99,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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