Aurora, IL vs Menomonee Falls, WI
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
Menomonee Falls
74.4
#598 nationally
Menomonee Falls leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.3). Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 27). Menomonee Falls leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Menomonee Falls, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 74.4 (#598) |
| Population | 177,563 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $445,764 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $96,986 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+19.8 |
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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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74.4 Score
Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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