Aurora, CO vs Barstow, CA
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
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in walk score (40 vs 33). Barstow leads in cost of living index (104 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Barstow, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67.4 (#1421) |
| Population | 394,934 | 24,964 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $266,998 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $52,200 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 30.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+2.1 |
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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D+
67.4 Score
Barstow, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,998
Population
24,964
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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