Aurora, CO vs Battle Ground, WA
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
Battle Ground
68.3
#1323 nationally
Battle Ground leads in median household income ($94,360 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Battle Ground, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.3 (#1323) |
| Population | 394,934 | 22,285 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $608,297 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $94,360 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+7.0 |
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
Battle Ground, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,297
Population
22,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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