Aurora, CO vs Benicia, 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
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 168). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 394,934 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+23.0 |
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
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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