Aurora, CO vs Lake Havasu City, 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
Lake Havasu City
67
#1473 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 15). Lake Havasu City leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $64,027).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Lake Havasu City, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67 (#1473) |
| Population | 394,934 | 59,257 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $464,325 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $64,027 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+55.8 |
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+
67 Score
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$464,325
Population
59,257
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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