Aurora, CO vs Lowell, MA
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
Lowell
67.3
#1437 nationally
Lowell leads in walk score (67 vs 33). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 126). Lowell leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Lowell, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67.3 (#1437) |
| Population | 394,934 | 114,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $492,877 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $73,008 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 14.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+39.5 |
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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D+
67.3 Score
Lowell, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$492,877
Population
114,296
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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