Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Aurora leads 14 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.8 pts lower (5.5%)
7% less violent crime than Victorville
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Households earn $12,939 more per year on average
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 98°F
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 rents — median is $1,651/mo
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $109k less ($300,600 vs $409,700)
Rent averages $190/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,651)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 47°F
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Aurora by $12,939/yr
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 5.5%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Income
$12,939
$78,685 vs $65,746/yr
Aurora
Violent Crime
7% lower
947.8 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Aurora
Unemployment
4.8 pp lower
5.5% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Median Home Value
$109k less
$300,600 vs $409,700
Victorville
Summer Heat
7.1°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 201⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 35.1 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 14 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 14 and Victorville 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 Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $300,600 median home), income ($78,685 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Victorville, CA are about 782 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.