Aurora, CO vs Salem, OR
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
Salem
67.1
#1465 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Salem leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $67,540).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67.1 (#1465) |
| Population | 394,934 | 177,432 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $440,726 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $67,540 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 14.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+2.0 |
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+
67.1 Score
Salem, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$440,726
Population
177,432
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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