Copperas Cove, TX vs Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita Falls is moderately more affordable than Copperas Cove, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Copperas Cove scores 77 compared to 73 for Wichita Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Copperas Cove 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 $978/month in Wichita Falls — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wichita Falls is more affordable at $142,600 median vs $167,900.

Median household income in Copperas Cove is $68,900 compared to $58,568 in Wichita Falls (+17.6%). While Copperas Cove 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, less than the 20% in Wichita Falls.