Covington, WA vs Petaluma, 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
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Petaluma leads in walk score (47 vs 17). Covington leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.4). Covington leads in cost of living index (139 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 21,125 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+46.2 |
D
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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D
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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