Copperas Cove, TX vs South El Monte, 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 25). Copperas Cove leads in cost of living index (90 vs 148). Copperas Cove leads in crime level (9.0 vs 12.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Copperas Cove, TX | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#393) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 38,696 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,504 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.7 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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