Aurora, IL vs Mesquite, NV
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
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.3). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 28.6 min). Aurora leads in median household income ($85,943 vs $69,146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 177,563 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Aurora has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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