Aurora, CO vs Baytown, 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
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $61,158). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 108). Baytown leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Baytown, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 73.1 (#780) |
| Population | 394,934 | 84,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $61,158 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.1 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+5.5 |
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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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73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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