Median Home
$440,000
Rent (1BR)
$1,400/mo
Cost of Living
106 / 100
Unemployment
3.4%
Sunny Days
245/yr
Walkability
Car-Dependent
What It's Really Like in Aurora
Denver's eastern neighbor with incredible cultural diversity, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and more affordable entry to the Denver metro. Access to all of Colorado's outdoor recreation.
Neighborhood Guide
Where to live in Aurora based on your lifestyle and budget.
Southlands
suburbanOutdoor shopping center area with newer homes and family amenities.
Avg Rent
$1,500
Home Price
$500,000
Walkability
Low
Stanley Marketplace Area
trendyCentered around the converted Stanley Aviation hangar with restaurants and shops.
Avg Rent
$1,400
Home Price
$420,000
Walkability
Medium
Saddle Rock
family-friendlySouth Aurora with golf course, good schools, and mountain views.
Avg Rent
$1,500
Home Price
$480,000
Walkability
Low
Original Aurora
affordableHistoric downtown area with diverse dining and more affordable housing.
Avg Rent
$1,100
Home Price
$350,000
Walkability
Medium
Cost of Living Breakdown
Compared to the national average (100). Below 100 = cheaper, above 100 = more expensive.
Groceries
100
At average
Housing
118
18% above avg
Transportation
100
At average
Healthcare
98
2% below avg
Utilities
88
12% below avg
Best Neighborhoods By Situation
Best for Families
- Saddle Rock — $1,500/mo rent
Best for Young Professionals
- Stanley Marketplace Area — $1,400/mo rent
Most Affordable
- Original Aurora — $1,100/mo rent
- Stanley Marketplace Area — $1,400/mo rent
Getting Around Aurora
Walkability: Car-Dependent
Aurora is primarily car-dependent. You'll need a vehicle for most daily activities including commuting, shopping, and entertainment.
Airport: DEN
Aurora is served by DEN airport, connecting you to major domestic and international destinations. This is important if you travel frequently for work or want to visit family back home.
Jobs & Economy
Median Income
$59,775
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
State Income Tax
4.4%
Cost of Living Index
106
Top Industries
HealthcareAerospace/DefenseGovernmentTechnologyEducation
Major Employers
UCHealthChildren's Hospital ColoradoRaytheonBuckley Space Force BaseCity of Aurora
Popular Routes to Aurora
People are moving to Aurora from these cities.
Aurora, COAurora
2,105 miles38.3hr driveI-40 East
Aurora, COAurora
1,089 miles19.8hr driveI-40 West
Aurora, COAurora
1,183 miles21.5hr driveI-40 East
Aurora, COAurora
1,134 miles20.6hr driveI-5 South
Aurora, COAurora
768 miles14hr driveI-5 South
Aurora, COAurora
2,037 miles37hr driveI-40 East
Aurora, COAurora
1,037 miles18.9hr driveI-5 South
Aurora, COAurora
1,092 miles19.9hr driveI-5 South
Aurora, COAurora
853 miles15.5hr driveI-5 South
Moving from Aurora to Other States
Route guides from Aurora, CO to every US state.
Aurora → CaliforniaAurora → TexasAurora → FloridaAurora → New YorkAurora → PennsylvaniaAurora → IllinoisAurora → OhioAurora → GeorgiaAurora → North CarolinaAurora → MichiganAurora → New JerseyAurora → VirginiaAurora → WashingtonAurora → ArizonaAurora → MassachusettsAurora → TennesseeAurora → IndianaAurora → MarylandAurora → MissouriAurora → WisconsinAurora → MinnesotaAurora → South CarolinaAurora → AlabamaAurora → LouisianaAurora → KentuckyAurora → OregonAurora → OklahomaAurora → ConnecticutAurora → UtahAurora → IowaAurora → NevadaAurora → ArkansasAurora → MississippiAurora → KansasAurora → New MexicoAurora → NebraskaAurora → IdahoAurora → West VirginiaAurora → HawaiiAurora → New HampshireAurora → MaineAurora → Rhode IslandAurora → MontanaAurora → DelawareAurora → South DakotaAurora → North DakotaAurora → AlaskaAurora → District of ColumbiaAurora → VermontAurora → Wyoming
Moving from Aurora to Metro Areas
Route guides from Aurora to major metropolitan areas.
Aurora → New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJAurora → Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CAAurora → Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INAurora → San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CAAurora → Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXAurora → Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVAurora → Trenton-Princeton, NJAurora → Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CTAurora → Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MDAurora → Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLAurora → Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZAurora → Vallejo, CAAurora → Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXAurora → Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WAAurora → Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDAurora → Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WAAurora → Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHAurora → Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COAurora → Kenosha, WIAurora → Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Moving from Aurora to Major Cities
Route guides from Aurora to the largest US cities.
Aurora → New York, NYAurora → Los Angeles, CAAurora → Chicago, ILAurora → Houston, TXAurora → Phoenix, AZAurora → Philadelphia, PAAurora → San Antonio, TXAurora → San Diego, CAAurora → Dallas, TXAurora → Austin, TXAurora → San Jose, CAAurora → Jacksonville, FLAurora → Fort Worth, TXAurora → Columbus, OHAurora → Charlotte, NCAurora → Indianapolis, INAurora → San Francisco, CAAurora → Seattle, WAAurora → Denver, COAurora → Nashville, TNAurora → Oklahoma City, OKAurora → Washington, DCAurora → El Paso, TXAurora → Boston, MAAurora → Portland, ORAurora → Las Vegas, NVAurora → Memphis, TNAurora → Louisville, KYAurora → Baltimore, MDAurora → Milwaukee, WI
Your Aurora Newcomer Checklist
A 30-60-90 day plan to get settled in your new city.
30
First 30 Days
- Update your driver's license & vehicle registration
- Register to vote at your new address
- Set up utilities (electric, water, internet)
- Find a primary care doctor & dentist
- Open a local bank account if needed
- Explore your neighborhood on foot
60
Days 30–60
- Join a local gym, club, or meetup group
- Try restaurants in different neighborhoods
- Find your go-to grocery store & pharmacy
- Learn the best commute routes & shortcuts
- Attend a local event or festival
- Meet your neighbors — introduce yourself
90
Days 60–90
- Establish a weekend routine (parks, brunch spots)
- Build a professional network in your industry
- Find a favorite coffee shop to work from
- Explore day-trip destinations nearby
- Start feeling like a local — give directions!
- Invite friends & family to visit your new home