Aurora, CO vs Matthews, NC
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
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 16). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 394,934 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 116 |
| 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+
68.7 Score
Matthews, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$514,763
Population
30,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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