Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Sugar Land, TX
🏆 Sugar Land leads 18 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Sugar Land
Texas
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$132,247 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
21 ✓ Safer
Population
110,077
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Rent averages $217/mo less ($1,651 vs $1,868)
Cons
Median income trails Sugar Land by $53,562/yr
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
Sugar Land, TX
Pros
92% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $53,562 more per year on average
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (78.0 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.0%)
Milder winters — January highs near 64°F vs 47°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,868/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Sugar Land
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Sugar Land
Median Income
$53,562
$132,247 vs $78,685/yr
Sugar Land
Violent Crime
92% lower
78.0 vs 947.8 per 100k
Sugar Land
Median Home Value
$22k less
$387,900 vs $409,700
Sugar Land
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.0% vs 5.5% unemployment
Sugar Land
Summer Heat
3.8°F warmer
July avg high 94.2°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $387,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,868⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $132,247 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 30.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 16.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 39 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 21 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 66 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | A (125) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 61.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 94.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | FORT BEND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 64.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 110,077 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 42.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 81.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 22.6% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 18.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Sugar Land's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sugar Land is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sugar Land leads 18 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 5 and Sugar Land wins 18. 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 Sugar Land or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $387,900 median home), income ($78,685 vs $132,247), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Sugar Land, TX are about 868 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.