Covington, WA vs Edmonds, WA

Covington is moderately more affordable than Edmonds, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 155 compared to 164 for Edmonds, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edmonds can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covington is $2,220/month compared to $1,850/month in Edmonds — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edmonds has cheaper rent, Covington actually has lower median home values ($590,100 vs $840,200).

Median household income in Covington is $126,730 compared to $116,095 in Edmonds (+9.2%). Covington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Covington spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Edmonds.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.6°F vs 51.4°F). Covington receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.4" in Edmonds.