Aurora, IL vs Bossier City, LA
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
73.2
#764 nationally
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 25.0). Aurora leads in median household income ($85,943 vs $54,100). Bossier City leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Bossier City, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 71.9 (#944) |
| Population | 177,563 | 62,738 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $231,618 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $54,100 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+43.3 |
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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