Covington, WA vs Schaumburg, 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
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 17). Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.9). Covington leads in median household income ($123,065 vs $92,818).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 21,125 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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