City comparison
No clear edge. San Antonio's crime index is 212 versus 212 in Aurora, and its violent crime index is 164 versus 248, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
San Antonio is cheaper. Median rent is $1,324 a month versus $1,835 in Aurora.
The income gap between San Antonio and Aurora is significant: $65,056 median household versus $88,368. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,324 in San Antonio and $1,835 in Aurora.
This is a genuine split. San Antonio wins on cost of living and weather and Aurora wins on the job market. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. San Antonio at $1,324 average has pockets that run $1,124 and others at $1,724: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
San Antonio and Aurora are 798 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,324 a month in San Antonio to $1,835 a month in Aurora, up $511 a month (39%).
Median household income goes from $65,056 in San Antonio to $88,368 in Aurora, up $23,312 (36%).
The crime index stays 212 in both cities.
The move
Aurora and San Antonio are 798 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,835 a month in Aurora to $1,324 a month in San Antonio, down $511 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $88,368 in Aurora to $65,056 in San Antonio, down $23,312 (26%).
The crime index stays 212 in both cities.
San Antonio, TX
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Aurora, CO
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Rent
28% cheaper
San Antonio rent is 28% cheaper than Aurora
San Antonio
Winner$1,324/mo
Aurora
$1,835/mo
Typical rent runs $1,324 a month in San Antonio versus $1,835 in Aurora, so San Antonio is 28% cheaper. That's roughly $511/month back in your pocket ($6,132/year). Over five years that's $30,660 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Aurora, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, San Antonio is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
Planning to buy in San Antonio? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
36% higher
Aurora's median income is 36% higher than San Antonio
San Antonio
$65,056
Aurora
Winner$88,368
Median household income is $88,368 in Aurora versus $65,056 in San Antonio, so typical pay runs 36% higher in Aurora (about $23,312 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. San Antonio can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
Neck and neck
San Antonio and Aurora are about even on crime index.
San Antonio
212 (100 = avg)
Aurora
212 (100 = avg)
San Antonio and Aurora post similar crime indexes (212 vs 212, where 100 is the national average). A small gap at the city level can still hide a huge neighborhood spread. Walk the specific block, check lighting and late-night activity, and use each city's full report for violent vs. property crime instead of stopping at the headline index.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
San Antonio weather is 12% more comfortable than Aurora
San Antonio
Winner72°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Aurora
61°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 89/100
San Antonio averages about 72°F (82°F highs); Aurora averages about 61°F (71°F highs). San Antonio sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Aurora averages around 61°F. San Antonio 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
San Antonio is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 28% cheaper here at about $1,324 a month. Choose San Antonio if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick San Antonio if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (72°F) beat Aurora on this page's weather index by 12%. Aurora may pay more or cost less, but San Antonio is the city where the forecast fights you less.
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 36% 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
Housing separates these metros first: $1,324/month in San Antonio versus $1,835 in Aurora. Median income reads $65,056 in San Antonio and $88,368 in Aurora, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
San Antonio rent at $1,324/month is still below Aurora's $1,835, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 72°F in San Antonio and 61°F in Aurora.
Pick San Antonio when shaving $511 off rent at $1,324/month is the priority. Otherwise, Aurora's case rests on $1,835/month rent with $88,368 local income.
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