Aurora, CO vs Kansas City, MO
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
Kansas City
71.3
#998 nationally
Kansas City leads in cost of living index (87 vs 108). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $59,699). Kansas City leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Kansas City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 71.3 (#998) |
| Population | 394,934 | 508,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $255,590 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $59,699 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | High |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+19.3 |
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-
71.3 Score
Kansas City, MO
BBQ, jazz, and unexpected cool
Median Home
$255,590
Population
508,090
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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