Aurora, Illinois vs. Gorham, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gorham, Maine is 24.1% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,065 in Gorham, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gorham, Maine is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Gorham
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Gorham, ME
Compared to Aurora, Gorham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher