Aurora, CO vs Balch Springs, 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
65
#1656 nationally
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 37.2 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $58,680). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Balch Springs, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 71 (#1030) |
| Population | 394,934 | 26,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $224,320 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $58,680 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 37.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+22.2 |
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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71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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