Aurora, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 173.8% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $324,512 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Aurora, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.8% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  661.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  75.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher