Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Aurora, CO
🏆 Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
347,111
Aurora
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
37% less violent crime than Aurora
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 47°F
Households earn $9,853 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,958/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $304k less ($409,700 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $307/mo less ($1,651 vs $1,958)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Anaheim by $9,853/yr
Snowy winters — about 49" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$9,853
$88,538 vs $78,685/yr
Anaheim
Violent Crime
37% lower
596.2 vs 947.8 per 100k
Aurora
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$304k less
$409,700 vs $713,600
Aurora
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Aurora, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $78,685 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 29.4 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 13.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High ✓ Safer | 209⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 249⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 148⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 31.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 86.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 47.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 17.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 49.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 | 387,349 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 35.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 62.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 24.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 11.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Aurora's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 11 and Aurora wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Anaheim to Aurora or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $409,700 median home), income ($88,538 vs $78,685), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Aurora, CO are about 826 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.