Aurora, CO vs Texarkana, AR
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
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $45,233). Texarkana leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.1 min). Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 394,934 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 22.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+51.1 |
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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C
75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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