Apex, NC vs Copperas Cove, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $64,798). Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.0). Copperas Cove leads in cost of living index (90 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Copperas Cove, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 76 (#393) |
| Population | 72,225 | 38,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $227,504 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $64,798 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+40.7 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
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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