Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Broken Arrow, OK
🏆 Broken Arrow leads 19 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Broken Arrow
Oklahoma
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$82,547 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
59 ✓ Safer
Population
114,237
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
Higher rents — median is $1,651/mo
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, OK
Pros
Homes cost $199k less ($210,800 vs $409,700)
76% less violent crime than Aurora
Rent averages $468/mo less ($1,183 vs $1,651)
Violent crime is well below the national average (223.1 vs 380/100k)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.3%)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Broken Arrow
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 89.5 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Broken Arrow
Median Income
$3,862
$82,547 vs $78,685/yr
Broken Arrow
Violent Crime
76% lower
223.1 vs 947.8 per 100k
Broken Arrow
Median Home Value
$199k less
$210,800 vs $409,700
Broken Arrow
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.5% unemployment
Broken Arrow
Summer Heat
3.1°F warmer
July avg high 93.5°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Broken Arrow, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 89.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $210,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,183 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $82,547 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 21.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 59 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 34.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 94.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | BROKEN ARROW |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 48.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 93.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 42.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 8.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 114,237 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 36.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 72.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 25.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Broken Arrow's 89.5 (US average = 100).
Broken Arrow is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Broken Arrow leads 19 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 4 and Broken Arrow wins 19. 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 Broken Arrow or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $210,800 median home), income ($78,685 vs $82,547), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Broken Arrow, OK are about 549 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.