Covington, WA vs Pleasanton, 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
65
#1657 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 17). Covington leads in cost of living index (139 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 21,125 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+53.6 |
D
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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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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