Aurora, CO vs Denton, 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
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 28.1 min). Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 33). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Denton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 72.8 (#822) |
| Population | 394,934 | 158,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $350,224 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $71,921 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+13.2 |
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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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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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