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Copperas Cove, TX vs Pekin, IL

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Are people in Pekin older or younger than people in Copperas Cove?
- The Median Age in Pekin is 9.4 years older than in Copperas Cove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pekin or Copperas Cove?
- Pekin housing costs are 50.2% less expensive than Copperas Cove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pekin or Copperas Cove?
- The average commute for residents of Pekin is 3.9 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 Pekin?
Pekin IL is situated southeast Bloomington on Illinois River full of family friendly fun like bowling at Tazewell Lanes Plus an array of historical sites such as ChiefShinopen Park making it a great spot to learn about Pekin’s past.

 Copperas Cove, TXPekin, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,398329,725,481
 Median Income$59,441  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$209,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%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 14 years ago

For some reason there are loud neighbors  More

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Over 16 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 Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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