Aurora, CO vs Celina, 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
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 32 min). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Celina, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 70.7 (#1068) |
| Population | 394,934 | 43,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $522,657 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $142,643 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Aurora has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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