Covington, WA vs Rutherford, NJ
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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 17). Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.9). Rutherford leads in average commute (33.5 min vs 35.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 21,125 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+3.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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