City comparison
Yes. Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 212 in Aurora, and its violent crime index is 121 versus 248, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Fort Worth is cheaper. Median rent is $1,509 a month versus $1,835 in Aurora.
Safety is where Fort Worth and Aurora split most clearly. Fort Worth scores 77 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,835 in Aurora.
Fort Worth is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Aurora makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Fort Worth is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Fort Worth at $1,509 average has pockets that run $1,309 and others at $1,909: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Fort Worth and Aurora are 639 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,835 a month in Aurora, up $326 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $88,368 in Aurora, up $8,861 (11%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 212 in Aurora, up 77 points (57%).
The move
Aurora and Fort Worth are 639 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,835 a month in Aurora to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, down $326 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $88,368 in Aurora to $79,507 in Fort Worth, down $8,861 (10%).
The crime index goes from 212 in Aurora to 135 in Fort Worth, down 77 points (36%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Aurora, CO
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Rent
18% cheaper
Fort Worth rent is 18% cheaper than Aurora
Fort Worth
Winner$1,509/mo
Aurora
$1,835/mo
Typical rent runs $1,509 a month in Fort Worth versus $1,835 in Aurora, so Fort Worth is 18% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $3,912, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Fort Worth still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Aurora.
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Median income
11% higher
Aurora's median income is 11% higher than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$79,507
Aurora
Winner$88,368
Median household income is $88,368 in Aurora versus $79,507 in Fort Worth, so typical pay runs 11% higher in Aurora (about $8,861 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Aurora is the stronger labor market on paper. Fort Worth can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
36% lower crime
Fort Worth's crime index is 36% lower than Aurora
Fort Worth
Winner135 (100 = avg)
Aurora
212 (100 = avg)
Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 212 in Aurora (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 36% lower in Fort Worth. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Fort Worth is the easier city. Aurora can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
Fort Worth weather is 12% more comfortable than Aurora
Fort Worth
Winner66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Aurora
61°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 89/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Aurora averages about 61°F (71°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Aurora averages around 61°F. Fort Worth scores 12% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Aurora if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Fort Worth is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% cheaper here at about $1,509 a month. Choose Fort Worth if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Fort Worth if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (66°F) beat Aurora on this page's weather index by 12%. Aurora may pay more or cost less, but Fort Worth is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fort Worth is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 36% lower than Aurora (135 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Aurora is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 11% higher here ($88,368). Start with Aurora if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Fort Worth scores 51/100 versus 37/100 in Aurora. Rent is $1,509/month in Fort Worth and $1,835/month in Aurora, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Aurora still pays more locally ($88,368 median income vs $79,507), which can offset the lease if your field pays Aurora rates.
Weather averages land near 66°F in Fort Worth and 61°F in Aurora.
Between Fort Worth and Aurora, Fort Worth is ahead on safety — 51/100 safety versus 37/100. Lean Aurora instead when you already know the Aurora block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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