Aurora, IL vs Saratoga, 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
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.3). Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $85,943). Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 177,563 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+40.0 |
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
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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