Covington, KY vs Crest Hill, 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
77.4
#247 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.9). Covington leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $53,770).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 40,972 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+1.6 |
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77.4 Score
Covington, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,725
Population
40,972
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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