Aurora, CO vs Lake Elsinore, 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
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 42.6 min). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Lake Elsinore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 62.4 (#1859) |
| Population | 394,934 | 73,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $589,630 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $89,788 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 42.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+1.3 |
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-
62.4 Score
Lake Elsinore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$589,630
Population
73,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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