Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Concord, CA
🏆 Concord leads 12 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Concord
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
125,007
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $297k less ($409,700 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $486/mo less ($1,651 vs $2,137)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $29,104/yr
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
Snowy winters — about 49" of snow per year
Concord, CA
Pros
49% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $29,104 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (4.9%)
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$297k less
$409,700 vs $706,700
Concord
Median Income
$29,104
$107,789 vs $78,685/yr
Concord
Violent Crime
49% lower
484.6 vs 947.8 per 100k
Concord
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
4.9% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Concord, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $706,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,137⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $107,789 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 13.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 131⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 128⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 36.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 88.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Mt. Diablo Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 88.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 18.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 125,007 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 61.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 20.5% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Concord's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Concord leads 12 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 11 and Concord 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 Aurora to Concord or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $706,700 median home), income ($78,685 vs $107,789), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Concord, CA are about 936 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.