Aurora, Illinois vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 7.0% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,389 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Aurora, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% lower
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower