Aurora, CO vs Mesa, AZ
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
Mesa
67
#1475 nationally
Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 33). Mesa leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Mesa, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67 (#1475) |
| Population | 394,934 | 511,648 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $433,754 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $73,766 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+3.5 |
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 Score
Mesa, AZ
Major Arizona city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$433,754
Population
511,648
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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