Copperas Cove, TX vs Melrose Park, IL
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
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 25). Copperas Cove leads in cost of living index (90 vs 102). Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 9.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Copperas Cove, TX | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#393) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 38,696 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,504 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.7 | D+42.0 |
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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C
73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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