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Copperas Cove, TX vs Big Spring, TX

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Are people in Big Spring older or younger than people in Copperas Cove?
- The Median Age in Big Spring is 4.1 years older than in Copperas Cove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Big Spring or Copperas Cove?
- Big Spring housing costs are 41.3% less expensive than Copperas Cove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Big Spring or Copperas Cove?
- The average commute for residents of Big Spring is 6.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Copperas Cove.

Things to do in Copperas Cove?
Copperas Cove TX can be found in Central Texas full of outdoor activities like BMX trails & nature preserves right in town making it easy to enjoy some sun & fresh air all while having access to modern amenities such as shopping centers & theatres.

Things to do in Big Spring?
Big Spring is a city located in Howard County Texas As of 2018 its population was 27 267 making it one of the largest cities in the county It is home to several lakes and parks such as Comanche Trail Park which offers visitors swimming boating hiking biking and more In addition to activities offered outdoors Big Spring has a vibrant arts scene with multiple galleries theatres restaurants etc

 Copperas Cove, TXBig Spring, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock26,199329,725,481
 Median Income$59,441  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$209,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Copperas Cove    5 Reviews

Copperas Cove is probably one of the nicer towns relative to the rest of the area. There are two things that people should be aware of when they live there 1. If you  More

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Over 13 years ago

For some reason there are loud neighbors  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you are not white, Christian, southern, retired government, ex-military or retired military then you will have a problem. That is even if you have a job. The police  More

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Reviews for Big Spring    4 Reviews

I lived in Big Spring for a few years.i loved it.Being from the East it was an adventure. Cactus,roadrunners,rodeos,rattlesnake roundup.cattle,possum kingdom lake.I  More

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Over 8 years ago

We picked Big Spring over Midland because of the rolling hills and nature. True there isn't a lot to do here except hike or run the mountain. There is a small movie  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the worse places to live in the United States. Ranks in the top 17 Texas cities with the highest property taxes. Ranks at the extreme low end of education  More

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