Covington, WA vs Crest Hill, IL
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
65
#1657 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Covington leads in median household income ($123,065 vs $68,377). Crest Hill leads in walk score (27 vs 17). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 21,125 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.6 |
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65 Score
Covington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,783
Population
21,125
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Pacific
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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