Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Norwalk, CT
🏆 Norwalk leads 12 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Norwalk
Connecticut
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$97,879 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
91,050
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $82k less ($409,700 vs $491,800)
Rent averages $210/mo less ($1,651 vs $1,861)
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 38°F
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Norwalk by $19,194/yr
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 49" of snow per year
Norwalk, CT
Pros
91% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $19,194 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (85.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 42.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 90°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $491,800
Higher rents — median is $1,861/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 106.5 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$82k less
$409,700 vs $491,800
Aurora
Summer Heat
5.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 84.8°F
Norwalk
Median Income
$19,194
$97,879 vs $78,685/yr
Norwalk
Violent Crime
91% lower
85.0 vs 947.8 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Norwalk, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $491,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,861⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $97,879 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 27.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | A- (113) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 42.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 88.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Norwalk School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F ✓ Warmer | 38.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 84.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 34.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 91,050 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 40.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 54.8% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 19.4% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Norwalk's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norwalk leads 12 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 11 and Norwalk wins 12. 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 Norwalk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $491,800 median home), income ($78,685 vs $97,879), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Norwalk, CT are about 1,641 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.