Aurora, CO vs Austin, TX
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.
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Austin leads in school rating (7.2 vs 5.4). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.3 (#1322) |
| Population | 394,934 | 967,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $504,148 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $91,461 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+39.3 |
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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D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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