Ottawa, Illinois vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 51.7% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,744 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Aurora
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Ottawa, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher