Covington, WA vs Irvine, 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
65
#1657 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 17). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 35.3 min). Covington leads in cost of living index (139 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 21,125 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
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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
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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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