Covington, WA vs Elmhurst, 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
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.9). Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 17). Elmhurst leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 35.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 21,125 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.3 |
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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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73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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