Aurora, CO vs San Ramon, 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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 220). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 394,934 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 220 |
| 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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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