Aurora, CO vs Los Banos, 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
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 50.4 min). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 128). Los Banos leads in median household income ($76,164 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 394,934 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+4.4 |
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
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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