Aurora, CO vs Belton, MO
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
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 22). Belton leads in cost of living index (93 vs 108). Belton leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Belton, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 73.2 (#765) |
| Population | 394,934 | 25,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $274,327 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $68,030 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.1 |
| 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 | R+32.1 |
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
73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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