Aurora, CO vs Fountain Hills, AZ
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
Fountain Hills
65.5
#1629 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 19). Fountain Hills leads in median household income ($100,317 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Fountain Hills, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 65.5 (#1629) |
| Population | 394,934 | 23,611 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $662,184 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $100,317 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 19 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+3.5 |
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
65.5 Score
Fountain Hills, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,184
Population
23,611
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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