Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 3.8% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $71,654 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Aurora
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Grand Forks, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher