Aurora, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6 percent lower than the U.S. average and 1.8 percent lower than the average for Illinois.
A typical home costs $245,800, which is 27.3 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.7 percent more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aurora costs $1,660 per month, which is 16.1 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.1 percent more than the state average of $1,260.
To live comfortably in Aurora, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $58,000 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Aurora is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Aurora, Illinois is more expensive.
Aurora cost of living is 95.4