Aurora, IL vs Washington, UT
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
Washington
70.3
#1120 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 15). Washington leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 28.6 min). Washington leads in crime level (4.1 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Washington, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 70.3 (#1120) |
| Population | 177,563 | 33,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $543,808 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $94,655 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+52.3 |
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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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70.3 Score
Washington, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,808
Population
33,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
West
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