Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Irving, TX
🏆 Irving 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
Irving
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,686
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
254,962
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 96°F
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
Irving, TX
Pros
71% less violent crime than Aurora
Homes cost $150k less ($259,500 vs $409,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.1%)
Rent averages $228/mo less ($1,423 vs $1,651)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 40.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$1,999
$78,685 vs $76,686/yr
Irving
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Irving
Violent Crime
71% lower
275.4 vs 947.8 per 100k
Irving
Median Home Value
$150k less
$259,500 vs $409,700
Irving
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.5% unemployment
Irving
Summer Heat
5.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.6°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Irving, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $259,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,423⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $76,686 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 14.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 85 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 15.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 40.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 79.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | IRVING ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 56.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 95.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 37.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 1.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 254,962 |
| Median Age | 35.1 ✓ Older | 32.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 37.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 26.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% ✓ More | 8.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Irving's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Irving is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Irving leads 16 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 7 and Irving 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 Irving or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $259,500 median home), income ($78,685 vs $76,686), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Irving, TX are about 640 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.