Aurora, CO vs Millbrae, CA
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
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $72,342). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 394,934 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+50.3 |
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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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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