Aurora, IL vs Celina, TX
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
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.3). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $85,943). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Celina, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 70.7 (#1068) |
| Population | 177,563 | 43,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $522,657 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $142,643 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Aurora has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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