Aurora, CO vs Garland, 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
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Garland leads in walk score (40 vs 33). Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 108). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Garland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 73.2 (#772) |
| Population | 394,934 | 243,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $287,246 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $71,044 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+22.2 |
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
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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