Aurora, CO vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (33 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.1 min). West Melbourne leads in median household income ($86,398 vs $72,342).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 394,934 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+20.8 |
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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72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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