Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
San Leandro, CA
🏆 Aurora leads 14 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
San Leandro
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$97,141 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
144⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
89,723
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Homes cost $363k less ($409,700 vs $772,700)
Rent averages $346/mo less ($1,651 vs $1,997)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than San Leandro
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails San Leandro by $18,456/yr
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 49" of snow per year
San Leandro, CA
Pros
42% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $18,456 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.0%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 72°F vs 90°F
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 47°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $772,700
Violent crime (548.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Higher rents — median is $1,997/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$363k less
$409,700 vs $772,700
Aurora
Summer Heat
18.8°F warmer
July avg high 90.4°F vs 71.6°F
San Leandro
Median Income
$18,456
$97,141 vs $78,685/yr
San Leandro
Violent Crime
42% lower
548.7 vs 947.8 per 100k
San Leandro
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.0% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $772,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,997⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $97,141 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 32.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 11.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 161⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 144⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 32.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 84.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | San Leandro Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 57.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F ✓ Warmer | 71.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 18.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 89,723 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 41.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 57.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 17.1% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 17.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs San Leandro's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 14 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 14 and San Leandro wins 9. 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 San Leandro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $772,700 median home), income ($78,685 vs $97,141), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and San Leandro, CA are about 949 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.