Aurora, CO vs Mobile, AL
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
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $48,524). Mobile leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.1 min). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Mobile, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 73.7 (#689) |
| Population | 394,934 | 182,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $199,226 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $48,524 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 20.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+16.4 |
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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C
73.7 Score
Mobile, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$199,226
Population
182,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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