Belmont, CA vs Covington, WA
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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Covington
65
#1657 nationally
Belmont leads in walk score (47 vs 17). Covington leads in cost of living index (139 vs 284). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $123,065).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Covington, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 65 (#1657) |
| Population | 26,622 | 21,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $664,783 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $123,065 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 35.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+51.7 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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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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