Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Brockton, MA
🏆 Aurora leads 13 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Brockton
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,016
Violent Crime Index
158⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
104,713
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (5.5%)
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 39°F
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Brockton
Households earn $4,669 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,651/mo
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
Brockton, MA
Pros
37% less violent crime than Aurora
Rent averages $205/mo less ($1,446 vs $1,651)
Homes cost $45k less ($364,700 vs $409,700)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 90°F
Cons
Violent crime (599.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher unemployment (8.2% vs 5.5%)
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Aurora
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Income
$4,669
$78,685 vs $74,016/yr
Aurora
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
5.5% vs 8.2% unemployment
Aurora
Summer Heat
6.2°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 84.2°F
Brockton
Violent Crime
37% lower
599.2 vs 947.8 per 100k
Brockton
Median Home Value
$45k less
$364,700 vs $409,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Brockton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $364,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,446⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $74,016 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 5.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 120⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 158⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 64 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 15.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 20.7% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 81.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Brockton |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 38.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 84.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 50.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 34.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 104,713 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 36.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 56.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 25.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 13.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Brockton's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 13 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 13 and Brockton wins 10. 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 Aurora to Brockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $364,700 median home), income ($78,685 vs $74,016), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Brockton, MA are about 1,756 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.