Aurora, CO vs Melrose, 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
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 33). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 394,934 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 167 |
| 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+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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