Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Palm Coast, FL
🏆 Palm Coast leads 13 of 20 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
Palm Coast
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$68,824
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
91,082
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Households earn $9,861 more per year on average
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
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
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.1%)
Palm Coast, FL
Pros
Homes cost $126k less ($283,300 vs $409,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.1%)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $9,861/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$9,861
$78,685 vs $68,824/yr
Palm Coast
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 104.5 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Palm Coast
Median Home Value
$126k less
$283,300 vs $409,700
Palm Coast
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $283,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,621⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $68,824 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 28.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 13.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B- (94) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 26.4% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 91.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | FLAGLER |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 65.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 87.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 51.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 91,082 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 50.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 77.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 17.6% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 29.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Palm Coast's 104.5 (US average = 100).
Palm Coast is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Palm Coast leads 13 of 20 categories. Aurora wins 7 and Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $283,300 median home), income ($78,685 vs $68,824), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Palm Coast, FL are about 1,502 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.