Aurora, CO vs Moreno Valley, 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
Moreno Valley
63.3
#1778 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 137). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 35.6 min). Moreno Valley leads in median household income ($82,637 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Moreno Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 63.3 (#1778) |
| Population | 394,934 | 212,392 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $556,513 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $82,637 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Moreno Valley, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$556,513
Population
212,392
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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