Aurora, CO vs Cupertino, 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
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $72,342). Cupertino leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Cupertino leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Cupertino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.2 (#1330) |
| Population | 394,934 | 57,285 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $3,008,438 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $223,667 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+40.0 |
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+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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