Aurora, IL Cost of Living


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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
COST OF LIVINGAuroraIllinoisUSA
  95.493.7100
  96.294100
  92.796.9100
  73.680.2100
  $245,800$241,700$338,100
  98.297.7100
  90.4106.2100
  138.1107.8100
100=National Average
AVERAGE RENT BY BEDROOM SIZE
Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews
What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More
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Over 8 years ago
Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More
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Over 12 years ago
Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More
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