Aurora, CO vs McKinney, 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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in school rating (8.8 vs 5.4). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 394,934 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Very Low |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+11.2 |
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
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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