Covington, KY vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 142). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 42). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $53,770).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 40,972 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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