Aurora, CO vs Columbia, SC
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
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $54,095). Columbia leads in cost of living index (100 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Columbia, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 73.8 (#670) |
| Population | 394,934 | 142,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $230,662 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $54,095 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 21.1 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+33.5 |
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
73.8 Score
Columbia, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$230,662
Population
142,416
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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