Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
New York, NY
🏆 Aurora leads 12 of 22 categories
Aurora
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349
New York
New York
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,607
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
8,622,467 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $322k less ($409,700 vs $732,100)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (5.5%)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
7% cheaper overall cost of living than New York
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 40°F
Cons
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
New York, NY
Pros
29% less violent crime than Aurora
More college-educated — 40.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 90°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $732,100
Violent crime (671.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (7.6% vs 5.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Income
$2,078
$78,685 vs $76,607/yr
Aurora
Median Home Value
$322k less
$409,700 vs $732,100
Aurora
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
5.5% vs 7.6% unemployment
Aurora
Summer Heat
5.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 84.8°F
New York
Violent Crime
29% lower
671.0 vs 947.8 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | New York, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $732,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,714⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $76,607 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 41.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 13.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 177⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 40.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 83.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 39.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 84.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 24.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 | 8,622,467 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 37.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 32.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 20.6% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 15.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs New York's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Aurora leads 12 of 22 categories. Aurora wins 12 and New York wins 10. 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 New York or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $732,100 median home), income ($78,685 vs $76,607), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and New York, NY are about 1,618 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.