Copperas Cove, TX vs Port Neches, TX

Copperas Cove is moderately more affordable than Port Neches, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Copperas Cove scores 77 compared to 85 for Port Neches, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Neches can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Copperas Cove is $1,022/month compared to $1,116/month in Port Neches — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Copperas Cove is more affordable at $167,900 median vs $231,000.

Median household income in Copperas Cove is $68,900 compared to $84,335 in Port Neches (-18.3%). While Port Neches is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Copperas Cove spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Port Neches.