Aurora, CO vs Framingham, MA
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
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 145). Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $72,342). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Framingham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 64.6 (#1685) |
| Population | 394,934 | 71,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $671,985 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $94,909 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.9 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+39.5 |
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
64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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