Aurora, CO vs Monroe, LA
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
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 28.1 min). Monroe leads in cost of living index (92 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Monroe, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 73.4 (#741) |
| Population | 394,934 | 46,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $155,007 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $36,550 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 51.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+27.9 |
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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C
73.4 Score
Monroe, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,007
Population
46,616
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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