Covington, WA vs Montgomery, 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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.9). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (109 vs 139). Covington leads in median household income ($123,065 vs $105,240).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 21,125 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.5 |
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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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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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