Aurora, Illinois vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 12.8% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,764 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Urbana
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Aurora, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower