Aurora, CO vs Garner, NC
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
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 23). Garner leads in median household income ($77,171 vs $72,342). Garner leads in cost of living index (106 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Garner, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.5 (#1312) |
| Population | 394,934 | 35,265 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $385,396 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $77,171 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+25.6 |
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+
68.5 Score
Garner, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$385,396
Population
35,265
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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