Aurora, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 69.0% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,175 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Washington
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Aurora, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher