Atascadero, CA 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.
Atascadero
65.4
#1633 nationally
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 155). Atascadero leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.1 min). Atascadero leads in median household income ($88,984 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atascadero, CA | Aurora, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.4 (#1633) | 65 (#1656) |
| Population | 29,700 | 394,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,600 | $458,582 |
| Median Household Income | $88,984 | $72,342 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+20.1 |
D
65.4 Score
Atascadero, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,600
Population
29,700
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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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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