Brea, CA 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.
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 25). Copperas Cove leads in cost of living index (90 vs 178). Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $64,798).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brea, CA | Copperas Cove, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1700) | 76 (#393) |
| Population | 48,479 | 38,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,134,146 | $227,504 |
| Median Household Income | $120,226 | $64,798 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+40.7 |
D
64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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