Aurora, CO vs Citrus Heights, 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
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 33). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 132). Citrus Heights leads in median household income ($75,022 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 394,934 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+19.7 |
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
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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