Aurora, CO vs Rahway, NJ
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
Rahway
69.3
#1231 nationally
Rahway leads in walk score (61 vs 33). Rahway leads in median household income ($86,557 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Rahway, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 69.3 (#1231) |
| Population | 394,934 | 29,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $543,122 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $86,557 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+24.2 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Rahway, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,122
Population
29,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
61
Northeast
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