Aurora, Illinois vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 163.9% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $369,405 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
485% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Aurora, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.9% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  613.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher