Albany, OR 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.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $69,777). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Aurora, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 65 (#1656) |
| Population | 57,053 | 394,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $458,582 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $72,342 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+20.1 |
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
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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