Aurora, IL vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $85,943). Aurora leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 177,563 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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