Aurora, CO vs Miami Beach, FL
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
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 33). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 138). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $65,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 394,934 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+11.4 |
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-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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