Aurora, Illinois vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 26.4% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,352 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Tempe
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Aurora, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower