Alpharetta, GA vs Aurora, IL
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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $85,943). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 73.2 (#764) |
| Population | 67,056 | 177,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $326,890 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $85,943 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+13.3 |
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66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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