Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Tyler, TX
🏆 Tyler leads 15 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Tyler
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,056
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,440
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Households earn $15,629 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
Higher rents — median is $1,651/mo
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Tyler
Tyler, TX
Pros
Homes cost $205k less ($205,200 vs $409,700)
59% less violent crime than Aurora
Rent averages $538/mo less ($1,113 vs $1,651)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $15,629/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$15,629
$78,685 vs $63,056/yr
Tyler
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Tyler
Violent Crime
59% lower
391.2 vs 947.8 per 100k
Tyler
Median Home Value
$205k less
$205,200 vs $409,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $205,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,113 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $63,056 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 20.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 31.1% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 87.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | TYLER ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" ✓ Drier | 47.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 106,440 |
| Median Age | 35.1 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 54.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 22.9% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 16.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Tyler's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Tyler is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tyler leads 15 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 8 and Tyler wins 15. 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 Tyler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $205,200 median home), income ($78,685 vs $63,056), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Tyler, TX are about 732 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.