Aurora, CO vs Charlotte, NC
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
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 26). Charlotte leads in school rating (6.5 vs 5.4). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.1 (#1344) |
| Population | 394,934 | 897,720 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $397,231 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $71,659 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+32.9 |
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+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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