Aurora, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 17.8% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,599 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Aurora, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher