St. Charles, Illinois vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 15.2% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $149,777 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Aurora
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to St. Charles, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher