Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Daly City, CA
🏆 Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories
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
Daly City
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$114,910 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
78 ✓ Safer
Population
103,648
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $663k less ($409,700 vs $1,073,100)
Rent averages $903/mo less ($1,651 vs $2,554)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Daly City
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Daly City by $36,225/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
Daly City, CA
Pros
69% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $36,225 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 90°F
More college-educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,073,100
Higher rents — median is $2,554/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Aurora
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
$663k less
$409,700 vs $1,073,100
Aurora
Summer Heat
28.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 61.8°F
Daly City
Median Income
$36,225
$114,910 vs $78,685/yr
Daly City
Violent Crime
69% lower
296.3 vs 947.8 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Daly City, 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 | $1,073,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,554⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $114,910 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 29.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 10.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 81 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 86 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 38.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 87.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 61.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 20.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 103,648 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 41.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 60.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 14.8% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 19.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Daly City's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 12 and Daly City wins 11. 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 Daly City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $1,073,100 median home), income ($78,685 vs $114,910), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Daly City, CA are about 966 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.