Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Davenport, IA
🏆 Davenport leads 13 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Davenport
Iowa
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
101,448
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Households earn $18,795 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 31°F
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
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 Davenport
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $255k less ($155,100 vs $409,700)
Rent averages $761/mo less ($890 vs $1,651)
39% less violent crime than Aurora
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.0%)
Cons
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Aurora by $18,795/yr
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$18,795
$78,685 vs $59,890/yr
Aurora
Summer Heat
6.5°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 83.9°F
Davenport
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Violent Crime
39% lower
581.4 vs 947.8 per 100k
Davenport
Median Home Value
$255k less
$155,100 vs $409,700
Davenport
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.0% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Davenport, IA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $155,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $890 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $59,890 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 7.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 159⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 28.5% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 92.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Davenport Comm School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 31.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 83.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 38.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 36.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 101,448 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 62.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 21.4% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Davenport's 89.3 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Davenport leads 13 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 10 and Davenport wins 13. 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 Davenport or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $155,100 median home), income ($78,685 vs $59,890), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Davenport, IA are about 750 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.