Copperas Cove, TX vs Lafayette, LA
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
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Copperas Cove leads in crime level (9.0 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Copperas Cove, TX | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#393) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 38,696 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,504 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.7 | R+31.4 |
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
73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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