Aurora, CO vs Fort Worth, 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
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in school rating (6.5 vs 5.4). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 108). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 394,934 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+5.1 |
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-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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