Aurora, IL vs Boerne, 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
73.2
#764 nationally
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 7.3). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 28.6 min). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Boerne, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 67.2 (#1449) |
| Population | 177,563 | 21,774 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $562,046 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $82,982 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+55.7 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Aurora has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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