Aurora, CO vs New Haven, CT
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
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 33). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $54,305). New Haven leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 71.4 (#985) |
| Population | 394,934 | 135,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $338,157 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $54,305 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 14.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | N/A |
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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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71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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