Aurora, CO vs Boca Raton, FL
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
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 148). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $72,342). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Boca Raton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 69.8 (#1166) |
| Population | 394,934 | 99,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $576,025 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $95,570 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+0.8 |
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+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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