Aiken, SC vs Aurora, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aiken
69.5
#1191 nationally
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Aiken leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $65,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Aurora, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 65 (#1656) |
| Population | 32,947 | 394,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $458,582 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $72,342 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+20.1 |
D+
69.5 Score
Aiken, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,439
Population
32,947
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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D
65 Score
Aurora, CO
Denver's diverse neighbor
Median Home
$458,582
Population
394,934
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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