Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Goodyear, AZ
🏆 Goodyear leads 16 of 22 categories
Aurora
Colorado
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Goodyear
Arizona
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$97,307 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
97,542
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 107°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Goodyear by $18,622/yr
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 49" of snow per year
Goodyear, AZ
Pros
81% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $18,622 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 47°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Cons
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Goodyear
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 101.2 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Goodyear
Median Income
$18,622
$97,307 vs $78,685/yr
Goodyear
Violent Crime
81% lower
182.2 vs 947.8 per 100k
Goodyear
Median Home Value
$14k less
$396,100 vs $409,700
Goodyear
Summer Heat
17.0°F warmer
July avg high 107.4°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Goodyear, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $396,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,711⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $97,307 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 29.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 16.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 33.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 92.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Incito Schools (91326) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 66.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 107.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" | 8.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 97,542 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 40.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 77.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 22.8% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 18.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Goodyear's 101.2 (US average = 100).
Goodyear is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Goodyear leads 16 of 22 categories. Aurora wins 6 and Goodyear 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 Goodyear or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $396,100 median home), income ($78,685 vs $97,307), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Goodyear, AZ are about 615 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.