Aurora, CO vs Scottsdale, AZ
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
Scottsdale
68.2
#1340 nationally
Scottsdale leads in school rating (8.2 vs 5.4). Scottsdale leads in median household income ($98,721 vs $72,342). Scottsdale leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Scottsdale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.2 (#1340) |
| Population | 394,934 | 265,356 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $854,394 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $98,721 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Low |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+3.5 |
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+
68.2 Score
Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury and Southwestern style
Median Home
$854,394
Population
265,356
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
Southwest
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