Aurora, CO vs Bell Gardens, CA
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
Bell Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 33). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $53,935). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Bell Gardens, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 62.8 (#1820) |
| Population | 394,934 | 37,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $699,237 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $53,935 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 72 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.8 Score
Bell Gardens, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$699,237
Population
37,467
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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