Aurora, CO vs Decatur, GA
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
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Decatur leads in walk score (60 vs 33). Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 147).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Decatur, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 83.8 (#11) |
| Population | 394,934 | 24,307 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $282,512 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $129,992 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 147 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+64.8 |
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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B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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