Aurora, CO vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 394,934 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+8.5 |
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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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