Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Conroe, TX
🏆 Conroe leads 16 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Conroe
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,630
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
92,475
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Households earn $7,055 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
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
Conroe, TX
Pros
74% less violent crime than Aurora
Homes cost $147k less ($262,500 vs $409,700)
Rent averages $396/mo less ($1,255 vs $1,651)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (3.4%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (243.5 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $7,055/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$7,055
$78,685 vs $71,630/yr
Conroe
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Conroe
Violent Crime
74% lower
243.5 vs 947.8 per 100k
Conroe
Median Home Value
$147k less
$262,500 vs $409,700
Conroe
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
3.4% vs 5.5% unemployment
Conroe
Summer Heat
4.5°F warmer
July avg high 94.9°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Conroe, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $262,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,255 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $71,630 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 3.4% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 27.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 64 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (98) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 32.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 86.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | CONROE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 62.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 94.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 51.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 92,475 |
| Median Age | 35.1 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 56.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 24.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 14.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Conroe's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Conroe is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Conroe leads 16 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 7 and Conroe wins 16. 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 Conroe or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $262,500 median home), income ($78,685 vs $71,630), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Conroe, TX are about 831 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.