Aurora, CO vs Tigard, OR
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
Tigard
68.1
#1351 nationally
Tigard leads in median household income ($101,354 vs $72,342). Tigard leads in walk score (43 vs 33). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Tigard, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 68.1 (#1351) |
| Population | 394,934 | 55,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $607,011 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $101,354 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+34.0 |
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+
68.1 Score
Tigard, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$607,011
Population
55,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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