Side-by-side
Denver vs Aurora vs Dallas vs Worcester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Denver, CO54 | Aurora, CO51 | Dallas, TX62 | Worcester, MA52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 51 | 62 | 52 |
| Affordability | 75 | 75 | 80 | 73 |
| Housing | 30 | 35 | 41 | 30 |
| Jobs | 44 | 40 | 49 | 46 |
| Safety | 35 | 30 | 39 | 42 |
| Climate | 74 | 74 | 92 | 67 |
| Amenities | 64 | 47 | 78 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,499 | $4,507 | $4,440 | $4,478 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,754 | $1,754 | $1,648 | $1,651 |
| Median home value | $586,700 | $444,500 | $295,300 | $339,500 |
| Median HH income | $91,681 | $84,320 | $67,760 | $67,544 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| Population | 713.7K | 390.2K | 1.3M | 205.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 17° | 88° / 17° | 96° / 37° | 79° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 267 | 267 | 252 | 203 |