Aurora, CO vs La Porte, 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
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 26). La Porte leads in cost of living index (98 vs 108). La Porte leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | La Porte, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 78.1 (#196) |
| Population | 394,934 | 36,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $257,347 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $79,193 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+5.5 |
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+
78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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