What is a pro or con of living in Aurora, Coloradocompared to Springfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 244% more expensive in Aurora.

What salary do I need to live in Aurora, Colorado copmared to Springfield, Illinois?

A salary of $64,480 in Springfield, Illinois should increase to $101,680 in Aurora, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. AURORA
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Illinois vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 57.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,680 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Aurora
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs. Aurora, CO

Compared to Springfield, Aurora is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

210.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

73.7% higher

Health

23.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Illinois vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, IL vs. Aurora, CO

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