Aiken, SC vs Copperas Cove, TX
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.
Aiken
69.5
#1191 nationally
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
Copperas Cove leads in crime level (9.0 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 27.5 min). Copperas Cove leads in cost of living index (90 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Copperas Cove, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 76 (#393) |
| Population | 32,947 | 38,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $227,504 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $64,798 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+40.7 |
D+
69.5 Score
Aiken, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,439
Population
32,947
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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C
76 Score
Copperas Cove, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$227,504
Population
38,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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