Aurora, IL vs Pleasant Prairie, WI
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
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 11). Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 8.6). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $85,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 177,563 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| 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 | R+6.3 |
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+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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