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Copperas Cove, TX vs Ruston, LA

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Are people in Ruston older or younger than people in Copperas Cove?
- The Median Age in Ruston is 8.0 years younger than in Copperas Cove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ruston or Copperas Cove?
- Ruston housing costs are 6.9% less expensive than Copperas Cove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ruston or Copperas Cove?
- The average commute for residents of Ruston is 10.7 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 Ruston?
Ruston, LA Ruston is a city located in Lincoln Parish in Northwest Louisiana. Home to Louisiana Tech University, Ruston offers an array of cultural attractions from museums and art galleries to historical sites dating back to before the Civil War era. Ruston's charming downtown area provides plenty of options for dining and entertainment while its outdoor activities include golf courses, walking trails and more than 16 parks that are perfect for outdoor recreation or simply appreciating nature at its best.

 Copperas Cove, TXRuston, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,286329,725,481
 Median Income$59,441  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$209,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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