Aurora, CO vs Glendora, CA
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
Glendora
64.2
#1709 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 173). Glendora leads in median household income ($106,718 vs $72,342). Glendora leads in walk score (47 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Glendora, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 64.2 (#1709) |
| Population | 394,934 | 49,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $891,999 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $106,718 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+32.9 |
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
64.2 Score
Glendora, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,999
Population
49,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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