Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Laredo, TX
🏆 Laredo 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
Laredo
Texas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
87.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$60,928
Violent Crime Index
96 ✓ Safer
Population
255,293
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Households earn $17,757 more per year on average
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 100°F
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 18% higher than Laredo
Laredo, TX
Pros
Homes cost $245k less ($164,400 vs $409,700)
Rent averages $683/mo less ($968 vs $1,651)
61% less violent crime than Aurora
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $17,757/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 100°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$17,757
$78,685 vs $60,928/yr
Laredo
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 87.8 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Laredo
Violent Crime
61% lower
365.8 vs 947.8 per 100k
Laredo
Median Home Value
$245k less
$164,400 vs $409,700
Laredo
Summer Heat
9.9°F warmer
July avg high 100.3°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Laredo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 87.8 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $164,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $968 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $60,928 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 21.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 4.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 86 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 96 ✓ 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 (82) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 15.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 21.1% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 69.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | UNITED ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 68.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 100.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 19.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 255,293 |
| Median Age | 35.1 ✓ Older | 29.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 62.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 31.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% ✓ More | 9.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Laredo's 87.8 (US average = 100).
Laredo is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Laredo leads 13 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 10 and Laredo 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 Laredo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $164,400 median home), income ($78,685 vs $60,928), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Laredo, TX are about 891 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.