Aurora, CO vs Houston, 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
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 394,934 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+5.5 |
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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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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