Covington, KY vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $53,770). Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 159). Covington leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 40,972 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+2.1 |
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 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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