Adelanto, CA vs Aurora, CO
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.
Adelanto
56.9
#1959 nationally
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 8). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 44.5 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $62,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Adelanto, CA | Aurora, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 56.9 (#1959) | 65 (#1656) |
| Population | 38,187 | 394,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,246 | $458,582 |
| Median Household Income | $62,582 | $72,342 |
| Average Commute | 44.5 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+20.1 |
F
56.9 Score
Adelanto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,246
Population
38,187
Crime
High
Walk Score
8
Pacific
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D
65 Score
Aurora, CO
Denver's diverse neighbor
Median Home
$458,582
Population
394,934
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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