Aurora, CO vs Covina, 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
Covina
63.7
#1744 nationally
Covina leads in walk score (59 vs 33). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 158). Covina leads in median household income ($89,650 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 63.7 (#1744) |
| Population | 394,934 | 48,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $804,931 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $89,650 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 158 |
| 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
63.7 Score
Covina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$804,931
Population
48,728
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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