Aurora, CO vs Rockville, MD
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
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 33). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Rockville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 69.9 (#1160) |
| Population | 394,934 | 67,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $615,698 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $122,470 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+53.3 |
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+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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