Benicia, 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.

Benicia

66.9

#1481 nationally

vs

Covington

65

#1657 nationally

Benicia leads in walk score (34 vs 17). Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 4.9). Covington leads in cost of living index (139 vs 168).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Benicia, CA Covington, WA
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1481) 65 (#1657)
Population 26,429 21,125
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $784,805 $664,783
Median Household Income $124,375 $123,065
Average Commute 33.5 min 35.3 min
Walk Score 34 17
Crime Level 3.7 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 168 139
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.0 D+51.7