Covington, KY vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $53,770). Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 115). Covington leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 40,972 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+25.0 |
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
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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