Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 0.7% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,258 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% more expensive in Aurora
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Pittsfield, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower