Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, IL
VS
Beaumont, TX
🏆 Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories
Aurora
Illinois
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,943 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
181,405 ✓ Larger
Beaumont
Texas
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.2 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$53,745
Violent Crime Index
299⚠ High
Population
114,573
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, IL
Pros
77% less violent crime than Beaumont
Households earn $32,198 more per year on average
More college-educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 92°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,462/mo
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Beaumont
Longer commutes — 28.6 min average each way
Beaumont, TX
Pros
Homes cost $91k less ($150,400 vs $241,600)
Rent averages $470/mo less ($992 vs $1,462)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 31°F
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.2)
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $32,198/yr
Violent crime (1137.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3302.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$32,198
$85,943 vs $53,745/yr
Aurora
Violent Crime
77% lower
266.0 vs 1137.3 per 100k
Beaumont
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 90.2 vs 102.6 (100 = US avg)
Beaumont
Median Home Value
$91k less
$150,400 vs $241,600
Beaumont
Summer Heat
8.0°F warmer
July avg high 92.0°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Beaumont, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High | 90.2 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $241,600 | $150,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,462⚠ High | $992 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,943 ✓ Higher | $53,745 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.6 min⚠ High | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% ✓ Higher | 3.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 66 ✓ Safer | 242⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 299⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | C+ (85) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.2% ✓ Higher | 25.8% |
| High School or Higher | 80.9% | 86.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | BEAUMONT ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 30.5°F | 62.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5" ✓ Drier | 65.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.9" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 181,405 ✓ Larger | 114,573 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 35.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% ✓ Higher | 54.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% ✓ More | 24.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Beaumont's 90.2 (US average = 100).
Beaumont is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 12 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 12 and Beaumont wins 11. 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 Beaumont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($241,600 vs $150,400 median home), income ($85,943 vs $53,745), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, IL and Beaumont, TX are about 870 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.