Aurora, CO vs Dallas, TX
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
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 33). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in school rating (5.8 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Dallas, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 70.1 (#1132) |
| Population | 394,934 | 1,304,379 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $309,590 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $61,899 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 46 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+22.2 |
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-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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