Aurora, CO vs San Pablo, CA
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
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 33). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 140). Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 394,934 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 17.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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