Aurora, IL vs Carlsbad, NM
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
Carlsbad
76.4
#345 nationally
Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 14.4). Carlsbad leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 28.6 min). Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Carlsbad, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 76.4 (#345) |
| Population | 177,563 | 31,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $254,019 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $77,209 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+55.9 |
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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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76.4 Score
Carlsbad, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,019
Population
31,499
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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