Waterloo, Iowa vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 23.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $123,750 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Aurora
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Waterloo, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher