Covington, KY vs Garden Grove, 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
77.4
#247 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Covington leads in cost of living index (87 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $53,770). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 40,972 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+2.6 |
C+
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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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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