Aurora, CO vs Southlake, TX
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
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 15). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 394,934 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.9 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+5.1 |
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
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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