Aurora, CO vs Bedford, 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
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 28.1 min). Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Bedford, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 75.5 (#446) |
| Population | 394,934 | 48,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $376,909 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $80,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.9 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+5.1 |
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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C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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