Best for affordability: Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, Illinois looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent and home price.
Demand-Backed Comparison
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Aurora, Illinois looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent and home price.
Aurora, Illinois is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on daily convenience, weaker on sunshine.
Clovis, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 200,661 | 104,180 |
| Elevation | 679 ft(207 m) | 361 ft(110 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $306,654 | $509,132 |
| Median Rent | $2,195 | $2,341 |
| Median Income | $85,943 | $98,554 |
| Rent Burden | 31% | 29% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr | 343 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 60°F | 79°F |
| Comfort Score | 46/100Mixed | 63/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 51°F | 48°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 42"(107 cm) | 14"(36 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11"(28 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 41 (Avg)6 days > 100 | AQI 50 (Avg)62 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 65 | 57 |
| Transit Score | 40 | 29 |
| Safety Score | 92 / 100 | 78 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 25%Cable: 99% | Fiber: 27%Cable: 91% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 35.4 years | 34.8 years |
| College Educated | 35% | 35% |
| Remote Workers | 12% | 9% |
| Nature Access | ||
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