Copperas Cove, TX vs Gilroy, 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.
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Copperas Cove leads in cost of living index (90 vs 181). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $64,798). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Copperas Cove, TX | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#393) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 38,696 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,504 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.7 | D+40.0 |
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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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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