Madison, New Jersey vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 44.8% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $27,619 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Aurora
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Madison, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower