Aurora, CO vs Davis, 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
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 175). Davis leads in walk score (50 vs 33). Davis leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Davis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 66.3 (#1554) |
| Population | 394,934 | 65,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $840,166 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $83,592 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+36.3 |
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
66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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