Aurora, CO vs Pasco, WA
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
Pasco
69.2
#1243 nationally
Pasco leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.1 min). Pasco leads in cost of living index (98 vs 108). Pasco leads in school rating (5.8 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Pasco, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 69.2 (#1243) |
| Population | 394,934 | 81,482 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $421,383 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $68,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+22.7 |
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+
69.2 Score
Pasco, WA
Growing Tri-Cities hub
Median Home
$421,383
Population
81,482
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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