Aurora, CO vs Fairhope, AL
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
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Fairhope leads in median household income ($85,456 vs $72,342). Fairhope leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Fairhope, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 69 (#1262) |
| Population | 394,934 | 24,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $473,256 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $85,456 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope 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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D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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