Covington, WA vs San Rafael, 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
San Rafael
58.5
#1954 nationally
Covington leads in crime level (4.9 vs 15.3). San Rafael leads in walk score (53 vs 17). Covington leads in cost of living index (139 vs 213).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | San Rafael, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 58.5 (#1954) |
| Population | 21,125 | 59,555 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $1,332,023 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $113,839 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+63.9 |
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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58.5 Score
San Rafael, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,332,023
Population
59,555
Crime
High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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