Sonora, California vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 18.6% cheaper than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $40,685 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Aurora
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Sonora, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower