Aurora, IL vs Columbia Heights, MN
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
Columbia Heights
74.9
#527 nationally
Columbia Heights leads in walk score (53 vs 40). Aurora leads in median household income ($85,943 vs $70,470). Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 8.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Columbia Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 74.9 (#527) |
| Population | 177,563 | 22,278 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $303,089 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $70,470 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+4.4 |
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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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74.9 Score
Columbia Heights, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,089
Population
22,278
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
Midwest
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